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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.59, 15,327.15 and 6,060.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.59, 15,327.15 and 6,060.30 is: 9,081.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.59 : 15,327.15 = 6,060.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.59/15,327.15 = 6,060.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.59x = 15,327.15 × 6,060.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.59x = 92,887,127.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,887,127.15/10,228.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,081.13

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