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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,017.46, 15,004.32 and 6,110.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,017.46, 15,004.32 and 6,110.02 is: 9,151.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,017.46 : 15,004.32 = 6,110.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,017.46/15,004.32 = 6,110.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,017.46x = 15,004.32 × 6,110.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,017.46x = 91,676,695.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,676,695.29/10,017.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,151.69

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