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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,148.80, 15,222.88 and 6,017.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,148.80, 15,222.88 and 6,017.12 is: 9,025.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,148.80 : 15,222.88 = 6,017.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,148.80/15,222.88 = 6,017.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,148.80x = 15,222.88 × 6,017.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,148.80x = 91,597,895.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,597,895.71/10,148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,025.49

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