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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,103.21, 15,157.86 and 6,105.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,103.21, 15,157.86 and 6,105.05 is: 9,159.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,103.21 : 15,157.86 = 6,105.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,103.21/15,157.86 = 6,105.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,103.21x = 15,157.86 × 6,105.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,103.21x = 92,539,462.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,539,462.67/10,103.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,159.41

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