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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.88, 15,585.12 and 6,008.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.88, 15,585.12 and 6,008.88 is: 9,019.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.88 : 15,585.12 = 6,008.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.88/15,585.12 = 6,008.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.88x = 15,585.12 × 6,008.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.88x = 93,649,115.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,649,115.87/10,382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,019.57

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