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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,145.80, 15,218.70 and 6,257.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,145.80, 15,218.70 and 6,257.80 is: 9,386.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,145.80 : 15,218.70 = 6,257.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,145.80/15,218.70 = 6,257.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,145.80x = 15,218.70 × 6,257.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,145.80x = 95,235,580.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,235,580.86/10,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,386.70

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