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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,202.61, 15,279.03 and 6,030.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,202.61, 15,279.03 and 6,030.15 is: 9,030.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,202.61 : 15,279.03 = 6,030.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,202.61/15,279.03 = 6,030.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,202.61x = 15,279.03 × 6,030.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,202.61x = 92,134,842.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,134,842.75/10,202.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,030.52

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