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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.28, 15,375.72 and 6,095.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.28, 15,375.72 and 6,095.52 is: 9,146.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.28 : 15,375.72 = 6,095.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.28/15,375.72 = 6,095.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.28x = 15,375.72 × 6,095.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.28x = 93,723,008.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,723,008.77/10,247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,146.14

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