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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,042.59, 15,061.05 and 6,339.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,042.59, 15,061.05 and 6,339.27 is: 9,507.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,042.59 : 15,061.05 = 6,339.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,042.59/15,061.05 = 6,339.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,042.59x = 15,061.05 × 6,339.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,042.59x = 95,476,062.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,476,062.43/10,042.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,507.12

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