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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.01, 15,354.89 and 6,022.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.01, 15,354.89 and 6,022.60 is: 9,033.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.01 : 15,354.89 = 6,022.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.01/15,354.89 = 6,022.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.01x = 15,354.89 × 6,022.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.01x = 92,476,283.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,476,283.74/10,237.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,033.52

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