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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,050.08, 15,072.09 and 6,307.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,050.08, 15,072.09 and 6,307.53 is: 9,459.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,050.08 : 15,072.09 = 6,307.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,050.08/15,072.09 = 6,307.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,050.08x = 15,072.09 × 6,307.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,050.08x = 95,067,659.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,067,659.84/10,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,459.40

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