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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,062.40, 15,090.72 and 3,904.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,062.40, 15,090.72 and 3,904.96 is: 5,856.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,062.40 : 15,090.72 = 3,904.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,062.40/15,090.72 = 3,904.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,062.40x = 15,090.72 × 3,904.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,062.40x = 58,928,657.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,928,657.97/10,062.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,856.32

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