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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.60, 15,002.40 and 6,291.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.60, 15,002.40 and 6,291.80 is: 9,437.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.60 : 15,002.40 = 6,291.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.60/15,002.40 = 6,291.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.60x = 15,002.40 × 6,291.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.60x = 94,392,100.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,392,100.32/10,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,437.70

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