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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,546.40, 15,819.60 and 10,060.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,546.40, 15,819.60 and 10,060.40 is: 15,090.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,546.40 : 15,819.60 = 10,060.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,546.40/15,819.60 = 10,060.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,546.40x = 15,819.60 × 10,060.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,546.40x = 159,151,503.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,151,503.84/10,546.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,090.60

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