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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,221.26, 15,327.09 and 6,006.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,221.26, 15,327.09 and 6,006.47 is: 9,006.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,221.26 : 15,327.09 = 6,006.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,221.26/15,327.09 = 6,006.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,221.26x = 15,327.09 × 6,006.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,221.26x = 92,061,629.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,061,629.64/10,221.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.88

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