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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,185.87, 15,273.05 and 6,026.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,185.87, 15,273.05 and 6,026.43 is: 9,036.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,185.87 : 15,273.05 = 6,026.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,185.87/15,273.05 = 6,026.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,185.87x = 15,273.05 × 6,026.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,185.87x = 92,041,936.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,041,936.58/10,185.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,036.24

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