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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,014.60, 15,005.70 and 6,310.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,014.60, 15,005.70 and 6,310.20 is: 9,455.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,014.60 : 15,005.70 = 6,310.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,014.60/15,005.70 = 6,310.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,014.60x = 15,005.70 × 6,310.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,014.60x = 94,688,968.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,688,968.14/10,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,455.09

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