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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,040.64, 15,044.70 and 6,133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,040.64, 15,044.70 and 6,133.20 is: 9,189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,040.64 : 15,044.70 = 6,133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,040.64/15,044.70 = 6,133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,040.64x = 15,044.70 × 6,133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,040.64x = 92,272,154.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,272,154.04/10,040.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,189.87

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