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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,203.61, 15,280.53 and 6,031.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,203.61, 15,280.53 and 6,031.15 is: 9,032.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,203.61 : 15,280.53 = 6,031.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,203.61/15,280.53 = 6,031.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,203.61x = 15,280.53 × 6,031.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,203.61x = 92,159,168.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,159,168.51/10,203.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.02

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