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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,039.79, 15,057.54 and 6,337.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,039.79, 15,057.54 and 6,337.07 is: 9,504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,039.79 : 15,057.54 = 6,337.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,039.79/15,057.54 = 6,337.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,039.79x = 15,057.54 × 6,337.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,039.79x = 95,420,609.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,420,609.72/10,039.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,504.25

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