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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.40, 15,256.98 and 6,013.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.40, 15,256.98 and 6,013.08 is: 9,021.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.40 : 15,256.98 = 6,013.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.40/15,256.98 = 6,013.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.40x = 15,256.98 × 6,013.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.40x = 91,741,441.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,741,441.30/10,169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,021.32

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