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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.09, 15,049.80 and 6,331.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.09, 15,049.80 and 6,331.77 is: 9,495.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.09 : 15,049.80 = 6,331.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.09/15,049.80 = 6,331.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.09x = 15,049.80 × 6,331.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.09x = 95,291,872.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,291,872.15/10,035.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,495.87

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