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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,062.69, 15,092.82 and 6,361.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,062.69, 15,092.82 and 6,361.80 is: 9,541.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,062.69 : 15,092.82 = 6,361.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,062.69/15,092.82 = 6,361.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,062.69x = 15,092.82 × 6,361.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,062.69x = 96,017,502.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,017,502.28/10,062.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,541.93

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