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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,142.38, 15,205.54 and 6,654.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,142.38, 15,205.54 and 6,654.12 is: 9,975.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,142.38 : 15,205.54 = 6,654.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,142.38/15,205.54 = 6,654.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,142.38x = 15,205.54 × 6,654.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,142.38x = 101,179,487.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,179,487.82/10,142.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,975.91

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