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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.78, 15,379.58 and 6,055.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.78, 15,379.58 and 6,055.96 is: 9,057.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.78 : 15,379.58 = 6,055.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.78/15,379.58 = 6,055.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.78x = 15,379.58 × 6,055.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.78x = 93,138,106.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,138,106.16/10,282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,057.68

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