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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,227.46, 15,343.44 and 6,071.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,227.46, 15,343.44 and 6,071.26 is: 9,108.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,227.46 : 15,343.44 = 6,071.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,227.46/15,343.44 = 6,071.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,227.46x = 15,343.44 × 6,071.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,227.46x = 93,154,013.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,154,013.53/10,227.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,108.23

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