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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.65, 15,035.48 and 6,331.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.65, 15,035.48 and 6,331.49 is: 9,497.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.65 : 15,035.48 = 6,331.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.65/15,035.48 = 6,331.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.65x = 15,035.48 × 6,331.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.65x = 95,196,884.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,196,884.43/10,023.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,497.23

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