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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,182.04, 15,234.79 and 6,024.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,182.04, 15,234.79 and 6,024.01 is: 9,013.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,182.04 : 15,234.79 = 6,024.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,182.04/15,234.79 = 6,024.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,182.04x = 15,234.79 × 6,024.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,182.04x = 91,774,527.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,774,527.31/10,182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,013.37

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