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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,220.40, 15,321.60 and 6,050.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,220.40, 15,321.60 and 6,050.16 is: 9,069.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,220.40 : 15,321.60 = 6,050.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,220.40/15,321.60 = 6,050.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,220.40x = 15,321.60 × 6,050.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,220.40x = 92,698,131.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,698,131.46/10,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.91

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