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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,429.62, 15,640.24 and 6,050.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,429.62, 15,640.24 and 6,050.15 is: 9,072.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,429.62 : 15,640.24 = 6,050.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,429.62/15,640.24 = 6,050.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,429.62x = 15,640.24 × 6,050.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,429.62x = 94,625,798.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,625,798.04/10,429.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,072.79

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