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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,139.76, 15,196.32 and 6,246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,139.76, 15,196.32 and 6,246.72 is: 9,361.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,139.76 : 15,196.32 = 6,246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,139.76/15,196.32 = 6,246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,139.76x = 15,196.32 × 6,246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,139.76x = 94,927,156.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,927,156.07/10,139.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,361.87

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