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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,037.59, 15,053.55 and 6,334.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,037.59, 15,053.55 and 6,334.27 is: 9,499.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,037.59 : 15,053.55 = 6,334.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,037.59/15,053.55 = 6,334.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,037.59x = 15,053.55 × 6,334.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,037.59x = 95,353,250.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,353,250.16/10,037.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,499.62

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