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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.12, 15,111.78 and 6,180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.12, 15,111.78 and 6,180.12 is: 9,276.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.12 : 15,111.78 = 6,180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.12/15,111.78 = 6,180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.12x = 15,111.78 × 6,180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.12x = 93,392,613.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,392,613.81/10,068.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,276.07

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