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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.40, 15,366.60 and 6,097.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.40, 15,366.60 and 6,097.20 is: 9,145.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.40 : 15,366.60 = 6,097.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.40/15,366.60 = 6,097.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.40x = 15,366.60 × 6,097.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.40x = 93,693,233.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,693,233.52/10,244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,145.80

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