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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,174.56, 15,261.31 and 6,040.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,174.56, 15,261.31 and 6,040.83 is: 9,060.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,174.56 : 15,261.31 = 6,040.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,174.56/15,261.31 = 6,040.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,174.56x = 15,261.31 × 6,040.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,174.56x = 92,190,958.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,190,958.22/10,174.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.93

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