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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.62, 15,368.55 and 6,087.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.62, 15,368.55 and 6,087.70 is: 9,132.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.62 : 15,368.55 = 6,087.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.62/15,368.55 = 6,087.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.62x = 15,368.55 × 6,087.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.62x = 93,559,121.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,559,121.84/10,244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,132.51

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