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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,204.46, 15,308.94 and 6,048.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,204.46, 15,308.94 and 6,048.26 is: 9,073.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,204.46 : 15,308.94 = 6,048.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,204.46/15,308.94 = 6,048.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,204.46x = 15,308.94 × 6,048.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,204.46x = 92,592,449.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,592,449.44/10,204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,073.72

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