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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,040.76, 15,036.03 and 6,331.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,040.76, 15,036.03 and 6,331.77 is: 9,481.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,040.76 : 15,036.03 = 6,331.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,040.76/15,036.03 = 6,331.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,040.76x = 15,036.03 × 6,331.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,040.76x = 95,204,683.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,204,683.67/10,040.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,481.82

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