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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.77, 15,090.39 and 5,688.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.77, 15,090.39 and 5,688.69 is: 8,525.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.77 : 15,090.39 = 5,688.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.77/15,090.39 = 5,688.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.77x = 15,090.39 × 5,688.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.77x = 85,844,550.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,844,550.69/10,068.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,525.83

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