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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.65, 15,022.46 and 6,084.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.65, 15,022.46 and 6,084.72 is: 9,111.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.65 : 15,022.46 = 6,084.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.65/15,022.46 = 6,084.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.65x = 15,022.46 × 6,084.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.65x = 91,407,478.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,407,478.02/10,031.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,111.91

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