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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.52, 15,395.70 and 6,085.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.52, 15,395.70 and 6,085.32 is: 9,145.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.52 : 15,395.70 = 6,085.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.52/15,395.70 = 6,085.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.52x = 15,395.70 × 6,085.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.52x = 93,687,761.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,687,761.12/10,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,145.16

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