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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.68, 15,102.45 and 4,523.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.68, 15,102.45 and 4,523.24 is: 6,787.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.68 : 15,102.45 = 4,523.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.68/15,102.45 = 4,523.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.68x = 15,102.45 × 4,523.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.68x = 68,311,930.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,311,930.43/10,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,787.97

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