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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.76, 15,132.42 and 6,385.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.76, 15,132.42 and 6,385.68 is: 9,572.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.76 : 15,132.42 = 6,385.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.76/15,132.42 = 6,385.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.76x = 15,132.42 × 6,385.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.76x = 96,630,791.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,630,791.75/10,094.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,572.37

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