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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,112.04, 15,168.06 and 6,209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,112.04, 15,168.06 and 6,209.40 is: 9,314.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,112.04 : 15,168.06 = 6,209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,112.04/15,168.06 = 6,209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,112.04x = 15,168.06 × 6,209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,112.04x = 94,184,551.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,184,551.76/10,112.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,314.10

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