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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,132.80, 15,220.32 and 6,239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,132.80, 15,220.32 and 6,239.04 is: 9,371.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,132.80 : 15,220.32 = 6,239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,132.80/15,220.32 = 6,239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,132.80x = 15,220.32 × 6,239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,132.80x = 94,960,185.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,960,185.29/10,132.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,371.56

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