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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,187.85, 15,292.25 and 6,241.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,187.85, 15,292.25 and 6,241.83 is: 9,369.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,187.85 : 15,292.25 = 6,241.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,187.85/15,292.25 = 6,241.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,187.85x = 15,292.25 × 6,241.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,187.85x = 95,451,617.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,451,617.02/10,187.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,369.17

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