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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,223.48, 15,330.47 and 6,008.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,223.48, 15,330.47 and 6,008.72 is: 9,010.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,223.48 : 15,330.47 = 6,008.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,223.48/15,330.47 = 6,008.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,223.48x = 15,330.47 × 6,008.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,223.48x = 92,116,395.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,116,395.00/10,223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,010.28

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