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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,097.60, 15,140.46 and 4,251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,097.60, 15,140.46 and 4,251.04 is: 6,374.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,097.60 : 15,140.46 = 4,251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,097.60/15,140.46 = 4,251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,097.60x = 15,140.46 × 4,251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,097.60x = 64,362,701.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,362,701.08/10,097.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,374.06

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