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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,044.78, 15,042.15 and 6,097.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,044.78, 15,042.15 and 6,097.85 is: 9,131.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,044.78 : 15,042.15 = 6,097.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,044.78/15,042.15 = 6,097.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,044.78x = 15,042.15 × 6,097.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,044.78x = 91,724,699.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,724,699.17/10,044.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,131.58

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