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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,021.31, 15,024.38 and 6,071.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,021.31, 15,024.38 and 6,071.75 is: 9,103.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,021.31 : 15,024.38 = 6,071.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,021.31/15,024.38 = 6,071.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,021.31x = 15,024.38 × 6,071.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,021.31x = 91,224,248.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,224,248.91/10,021.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,103.03

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