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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,186.40, 15,282.48 and 6,030.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,186.40, 15,282.48 and 6,030.08 is: 9,046.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,186.40 : 15,282.48 = 6,030.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,186.40/15,282.48 = 6,030.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,186.40x = 15,282.48 × 6,030.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,186.40x = 92,154,577.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,154,577.00/10,186.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,046.82

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