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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,208.60, 15,308.11 and 6,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,208.60, 15,308.11 and 6,049.20 is: 9,070.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,208.60 : 15,308.11 = 6,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,208.60/15,308.11 = 6,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,208.60x = 15,308.11 × 6,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,208.60x = 92,601,819.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,601,819.01/10,208.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,070.96

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