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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,054.28, 15,064.31 and 6,538.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,054.28, 15,064.31 and 6,538.91 is: 9,797.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,054.28 : 15,064.31 = 6,538.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,054.28/15,064.31 = 6,538.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,054.28x = 15,064.31 × 6,538.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,054.28x = 98,504,167.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,504,167.30/10,054.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,797.24

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