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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,095.81, 15,127.97 and 6,390.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,095.81, 15,127.97 and 6,390.21 is: 9,575.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,095.81 : 15,127.97 = 6,390.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,095.81/15,127.97 = 6,390.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,095.81x = 15,127.97 × 6,390.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,095.81x = 96,670,953.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,670,953.92/10,095.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,575.35

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