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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,238.52, 15,386.70 and 6,079.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,238.52, 15,386.70 and 6,079.32 is: 9,136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,238.52 : 15,386.70 = 6,079.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,238.52/15,386.70 = 6,079.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,238.52x = 15,386.70 × 6,079.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,238.52x = 93,540,673.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,540,673.04/10,238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,136.15

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