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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,236.97, 15,330.75 and 6,073.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,236.97, 15,330.75 and 6,073.44 is: 9,095.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,236.97 : 15,330.75 = 6,073.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,236.97/15,330.75 = 6,073.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,236.97x = 15,330.75 × 6,073.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,236.97x = 93,110,390.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,110,390.28/10,236.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.50

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