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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,106.82, 15,160.23 and 6,105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,106.82, 15,160.23 and 6,105.02 is: 9,157.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,106.82 : 15,160.23 = 6,105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,106.82/15,160.23 = 6,105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,106.82x = 15,160.23 × 6,105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,106.82x = 92,553,431.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,553,431.55/10,106.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,157.52

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