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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,133.80, 15,200.70 and 6,240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,133.80, 15,200.70 and 6,240.40 is: 9,360.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,133.80 : 15,200.70 = 6,240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,133.80/15,200.70 = 6,240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,133.80x = 15,200.70 × 6,240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,133.80x = 94,858,448.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,858,448.28/10,133.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,360.60

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