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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,044.61, 15,058.41 and 6,140.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,044.61, 15,058.41 and 6,140.81 is: 9,206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,044.61 : 15,058.41 = 6,140.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,044.61/15,058.41 = 6,140.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,044.61x = 15,058.41 × 6,140.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,044.61x = 92,470,849.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,470,849.33/10,044.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,206.02

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