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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,080.32, 15,120.51 and 3,060.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,080.32, 15,120.51 and 3,060.39 is: 4,590.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,080.32 : 15,120.51 = 3,060.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,080.32/15,120.51 = 3,060.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,080.32x = 15,120.51 × 3,060.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,080.32x = 46,274,657.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,274,657.60/10,080.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.59

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