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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.14, 15,046.77 and 6,088.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.14, 15,046.77 and 6,088.30 is: 9,127.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.14 : 15,046.77 = 6,088.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.14/15,046.77 = 6,088.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.14x = 15,046.77 × 6,088.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.14x = 91,609,249.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,609,249.79/10,036.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,127.94

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