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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,968.30, 16,452.45 and 10,061.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,968.30, 16,452.45 and 10,061.10 is: 15,091.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,968.30 : 16,452.45 = 10,061.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,968.30/16,452.45 = 10,061.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,968.30x = 16,452.45 × 10,061.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,968.30x = 165,529,744.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,529,744.70/10,968.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,091.65

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