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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,092.32, 15,161.71 and 6,355.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,092.32, 15,161.71 and 6,355.72 is: 9,548.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,092.32 : 15,161.71 = 6,355.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,092.32/15,161.71 = 6,355.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,092.32x = 15,161.71 × 6,355.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,092.32x = 96,363,583.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,363,583.48/10,092.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,548.21

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