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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,207.60, 15,306.61 and 6,048.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,207.60, 15,306.61 and 6,048.20 is: 9,069.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,207.60 : 15,306.61 = 6,048.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,207.60/15,306.61 = 6,048.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,207.60x = 15,306.61 × 6,048.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,207.60x = 92,577,438.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,577,438.60/10,207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.46

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