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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,227.60, 15,325.66 and 6,059.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,227.60, 15,325.66 and 6,059.30 is: 9,079.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,227.60 : 15,325.66 = 6,059.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,227.60/15,325.66 = 6,059.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,227.60x = 15,325.66 × 6,059.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,227.60x = 92,862,771.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,862,771.64/10,227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,079.62

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