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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,226.09, 15,323.42 and 6,057.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,226.09, 15,323.42 and 6,057.81 is: 9,077.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,226.09 : 15,323.42 = 6,057.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,226.09/15,323.42 = 6,057.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,226.09x = 15,323.42 × 6,057.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,226.09x = 92,826,290.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,826,290.29/10,226.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,077.40

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