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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.28, 15,047.12 and 6,755.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.28, 15,047.12 and 6,755.64 is: 10,133.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.28 : 15,047.12 = 6,755.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.28/15,047.12 = 6,755.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.28x = 15,047.12 × 6,755.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.28x = 101,652,925.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,652,925.76/10,031.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,133.59

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