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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.85, 15,020.91 and 6,511.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.85, 15,020.91 and 6,511.66 is: 9,750.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.85 : 15,020.91 = 6,511.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.85/15,020.91 = 6,511.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.85x = 15,020.91 × 6,511.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.85x = 97,811,021.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,811,021.26/10,031.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,750.05

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