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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,243.51, 15,364.08 and 6,029.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,243.51, 15,364.08 and 6,029.29 is: 9,043.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,243.51 : 15,364.08 = 6,029.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,243.51/15,364.08 = 6,029.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,243.51x = 15,364.08 × 6,029.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,243.51x = 92,634,493.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,634,493.90/10,243.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,043.24

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