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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,192.44, 15,293.34 and 6,040.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,192.44, 15,293.34 and 6,040.68 is: 9,063.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,192.44 : 15,293.34 = 6,040.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,192.44/15,293.34 = 6,040.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,192.44x = 15,293.34 × 6,040.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,192.44x = 92,382,173.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,382,173.07/10,192.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,063.79

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