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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,208.40, 15,273.96 and 6,050.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,208.40, 15,273.96 and 6,050.64 is: 9,053.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,208.40 : 15,273.96 = 6,050.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,208.40/15,273.96 = 6,050.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,208.40x = 15,273.96 × 6,050.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,208.40x = 92,417,233.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,417,233.33/10,208.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,053.06

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