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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.21, 15,497.76 and 6,060.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.21, 15,497.76 and 6,060.31 is: 9,090.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.21 : 15,497.76 = 6,060.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.21/15,497.76 = 6,060.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.21x = 15,497.76 × 6,060.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.21x = 93,921,229.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,921,229.91/10,332.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,090.14

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