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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,158.08, 15,237.16 and 6,254.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,158.08, 15,237.16 and 6,254.32 is: 9,381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,158.08 : 15,237.16 = 6,254.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,158.08/15,237.16 = 6,254.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,158.08x = 15,237.16 × 6,254.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,158.08x = 95,298,074.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,298,074.53/10,158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,381.50

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