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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,096.07, 15,143.24 and 6,146.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,096.07, 15,143.24 and 6,146.30 is: 9,218.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,096.07 : 15,143.24 = 6,146.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,096.07/15,143.24 = 6,146.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,096.07x = 15,143.24 × 6,146.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,096.07x = 93,074,918.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,074,918.50/10,096.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,218.93

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