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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,062.24, 15,096.96 and 4,515

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,062.24, 15,096.96 and 4,515 is: 6,774.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,062.24 : 15,096.96 = 4,515 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,062.24/15,096.96 = 4,515/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,062.24x = 15,096.96 × 4,515
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,062.24x = 68,162,774.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,162,774.40/10,062.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,774.12

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