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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,039.95, 15,063.54 and 6,099.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,039.95, 15,063.54 and 6,099.25 is: 9,151.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,039.95 : 15,063.54 = 6,099.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,039.95/15,063.54 = 6,099.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,039.95x = 15,063.54 × 6,099.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,039.95x = 91,876,315.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,876,315.52/10,039.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,151.07

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