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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.08, 15,108.26 and 6,365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.08, 15,108.26 and 6,365.20 is: 9,551.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.08 : 15,108.26 = 6,365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.08/15,108.26 = 6,365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.08x = 15,108.26 × 6,365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.08x = 96,167,096.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,167,096.55/10,068.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,551.68

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