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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,214.32, 15,317.54 and 6,055.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,214.32, 15,317.54 and 6,055.46 is: 9,080.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,214.32 : 15,317.54 = 6,055.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,214.32/15,317.54 = 6,055.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,214.32x = 15,317.54 × 6,055.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,214.32x = 92,754,750.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,754,750.77/10,214.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,080.85

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