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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,145.04, 15,234.48 and 6,274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,145.04, 15,234.48 and 6,274.08 is: 9,421.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,145.04 : 15,234.48 = 6,274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,145.04/15,234.48 = 6,274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,145.04x = 15,234.48 × 6,274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,145.04x = 95,582,346.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,582,346.28/10,145.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,421.58

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