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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,047.20, 15,074.44 and 6,106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,047.20, 15,074.44 and 6,106.52 is: 9,161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,047.20 : 15,074.44 = 6,106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,047.20/15,074.44 = 6,106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,047.20x = 15,074.44 × 6,106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,047.20x = 92,052,369.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,052,369.35/10,047.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,161.99

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