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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,104.21, 15,159.36 and 6,106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,104.21, 15,159.36 and 6,106.05 is: 9,160.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,104.21 : 15,159.36 = 6,106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,104.21/15,159.36 = 6,106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,104.21x = 15,159.36 × 6,106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,104.21x = 92,563,810.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,563,810.13/10,104.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,160.92

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