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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.56, 15,382.22 and 6,076.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.56, 15,382.22 and 6,076.28 is: 9,131.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.56 : 15,382.22 = 6,076.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.56/15,382.22 = 6,076.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.56x = 15,382.22 × 6,076.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.56x = 93,466,675.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,466,675.74/10,235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,131.56

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