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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.42, 15,201.54 and 6,195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.42, 15,201.54 and 6,195.60 is: 9,282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.42 : 15,201.54 = 6,195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.42/15,201.54 = 6,195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.42x = 15,201.54 × 6,195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.42x = 94,182,661.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,182,661.22/10,146.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,282.35

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