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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.96, 15,347.44 and 6,017.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.96, 15,347.44 and 6,017.92 is: 9,015.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.96 : 15,347.44 = 6,017.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.96/15,347.44 = 6,017.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.96x = 15,347.44 × 6,017.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.96x = 92,359,666.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,359,666.12/10,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,015.13

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