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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.59, 15,031.20 and 6,086.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.59, 15,031.20 and 6,086.07 is: 9,117.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.59 : 15,031.20 = 6,086.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.59/15,031.20 = 6,086.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.59x = 15,031.20 × 6,086.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.59x = 91,480,935.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,480,935.38/10,033.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,117.47

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