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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,231.80, 15,356.70 and 6,066.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,231.80, 15,356.70 and 6,066.60 is: 9,105.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,231.80 : 15,356.70 = 6,066.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,231.80/15,356.70 = 6,066.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,231.80x = 15,356.70 × 6,066.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,231.80x = 93,162,956.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,162,956.22/10,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,105.24

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