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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,450.78, 15,690.08 and 6,071.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,450.78, 15,690.08 and 6,071.38 is: 9,115.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,450.78 : 15,690.08 = 6,071.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,450.78/15,690.08 = 6,071.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,450.78x = 15,690.08 × 6,071.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,450.78x = 95,260,437.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,260,437.91/10,450.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,115.15

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