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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,168.80, 15,238.08 and 6,009.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,168.80, 15,238.08 and 6,009.72 is: 9,005.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,168.80 : 15,238.08 = 6,009.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,168.80/15,238.08 = 6,009.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,168.80x = 15,238.08 × 6,009.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,168.80x = 91,576,594.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,576,594.14/10,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.64

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