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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.45, 15,351.95 and 6,021.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.45, 15,351.95 and 6,021.23 is: 9,031.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.45 : 15,351.95 = 6,021.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.45/15,351.95 = 6,021.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.45x = 15,351.95 × 6,021.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.45x = 92,437,515.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,437,515.03/10,235.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,031.12

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