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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,045.73, 15,060.09 and 6,141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,045.73, 15,060.09 and 6,141.94 is: 9,207.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,045.73 : 15,060.09 = 6,141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,045.73/15,060.09 = 6,141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,045.73x = 15,060.09 × 6,141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,045.73x = 92,498,131.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,498,131.52/10,045.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,207.70

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