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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.71, 15,078.76 and 6,054.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.71, 15,078.76 and 6,054.55 is: 9,067.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.71 : 15,078.76 = 6,054.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.71/15,078.76 = 6,054.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.71x = 15,078.76 × 6,054.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.71x = 91,295,053.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,295,053.52/10,068.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,067.21

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