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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,141.53, 15,212.26 and 6,237.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,141.53, 15,212.26 and 6,237.73 is: 9,356.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,141.53 : 15,212.26 = 6,237.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,141.53/15,212.26 = 6,237.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,141.53x = 15,212.26 × 6,237.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,141.53x = 94,889,970.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,889,970.57/10,141.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,356.57

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