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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,008.42, 15,011.22 and 6,299.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,008.42, 15,011.22 and 6,299.34 is: 9,448.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,008.42 : 15,011.22 = 6,299.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,008.42/15,011.22 = 6,299.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,008.42x = 15,011.22 × 6,299.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,008.42x = 94,560,778.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,560,778.59/10,008.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,448.12

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