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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.04, 15,235.98 and 6,275.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.04, 15,235.98 and 6,275.08 is: 9,423.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.04 : 15,235.98 = 6,275.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.04/15,235.98 = 6,275.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.04x = 15,235.98 × 6,275.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.04x = 95,606,993.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,606,993.38/10,146.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,423.08

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