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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,437.24, 15,650.96 and 6,055.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,437.24, 15,650.96 and 6,055.96 is: 9,081.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,437.24 : 15,650.96 = 6,055.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,437.24/15,650.96 = 6,055.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,437.24x = 15,650.96 × 6,055.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,437.24x = 94,781,587.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,781,587.72/10,437.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,081.10

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