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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,141.76, 15,199.32 and 6,248.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,141.76, 15,199.32 and 6,248.72 is: 9,364.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,141.76 : 15,199.32 = 6,248.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,141.76/15,199.32 = 6,248.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,141.76x = 15,199.32 × 6,248.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,141.76x = 94,976,294.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,976,294.87/10,141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,364.87

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