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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.42, 15,014.22 and 6,301.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.42, 15,014.22 and 6,301.34 is: 9,451.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.42 : 15,014.22 = 6,301.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.42/15,014.22 = 6,301.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.42x = 15,014.22 × 6,301.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.42x = 94,609,705.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,609,705.05/10,010.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,451.12

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