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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,128.62, 13,981.92 and 6,150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,128.62, 13,981.92 and 6,150.98 is: 8,491.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,128.62 : 13,981.92 = 6,150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,128.62/13,981.92 = 6,150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,128.62x = 13,981.92 × 6,150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,128.62x = 86,002,510.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,002,510.28/10,128.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,491.04

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