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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,028.75, 15,043.16 and 6,132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,028.75, 15,043.16 and 6,132.24 is: 9,198.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,028.75 : 15,043.16 = 6,132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,028.75/15,043.16 = 6,132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,028.75x = 15,043.16 × 6,132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,028.75x = 92,248,282.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,248,282.81/10,028.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,198.39

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