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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,055.31, 15,082.96 and 6,889.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,055.31, 15,082.96 and 6,889.62 is: 10,334.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,055.31 : 15,082.96 = 6,889.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,055.31/15,082.96 = 6,889.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,055.31x = 15,082.96 × 6,889.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,055.31x = 103,915,862.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,915,862.88/10,055.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,334.43

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