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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.57, 15,049.37 and 6,913.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.57, 15,049.37 and 6,913.07 is: 10,370.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.57 : 15,049.37 = 6,913.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.57/15,049.37 = 6,913.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.57x = 15,049.37 × 6,913.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.57x = 104,037,290.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,037,290.30/10,031.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,370.99

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