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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,081.24, 22,621.91 and 6,310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,081.24, 22,621.91 and 6,310 is: 9,465.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,081.24 : 22,621.91 = 6,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,081.24/22,621.91 = 6,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,081.24x = 22,621.91 × 6,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,081.24x = 142,744,252.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,744,252.10/15,081.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,465.02

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