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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,221.90, 15,323.85 and 6,051.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,221.90, 15,323.85 and 6,051.66 is: 9,072.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,221.90 : 15,323.85 = 6,051.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,221.90/15,323.85 = 6,051.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,221.90x = 15,323.85 × 6,051.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,221.90x = 92,734,730.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,734,730.09/10,221.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,072.16

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