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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.08, 15,228.14 and 6,248.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.08, 15,228.14 and 6,248.30 is: 9,372.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.08 : 15,228.14 = 6,248.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.08/15,228.14 = 6,248.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.08x = 15,228.14 × 6,248.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.08x = 95,149,987.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,149,987.16/10,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,372.46

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