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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,069.72, 15,107.58 and 4,524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,069.72, 15,107.58 and 4,524.76 is: 6,788.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,069.72 : 15,107.58 = 4,524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,069.72/15,107.58 = 4,524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,069.72x = 15,107.58 × 4,524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,069.72x = 68,358,173.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,358,173.68/10,069.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,788.49

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