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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,097.32, 15,145.11 and 6,147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,097.32, 15,145.11 and 6,147.56 is: 9,220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,097.32 : 15,145.11 = 6,147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,097.32/15,145.11 = 6,147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,097.32x = 15,145.11 × 6,147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,097.32x = 93,105,396.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,105,396.71/10,097.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,220.80

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