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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,425.51, 15,615.59 and 6,032.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,425.51, 15,615.59 and 6,032.07 is: 9,034.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,425.51 : 15,615.59 = 6,032.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,425.51/15,615.59 = 6,032.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,425.51x = 15,615.59 × 6,032.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,425.51x = 94,194,301.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,194,301.81/10,425.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,034.98

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