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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,102.80, 15,154.20 and 6,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,102.80, 15,154.20 and 6,166.20 is: 9,249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,102.80 : 15,154.20 = 6,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,102.80/15,154.20 = 6,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,102.80x = 15,154.20 × 6,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,102.80x = 93,443,828.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,443,828.04/10,102.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,249.30

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