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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,131.48, 15,196.68 and 6,260.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,131.48, 15,196.68 and 6,260.76 is: 9,390.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,131.48 : 15,196.68 = 6,260.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,131.48/15,196.68 = 6,260.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,131.48x = 15,196.68 × 6,260.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,131.48x = 95,142,766.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,142,766.28/10,131.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,390.81

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