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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.41, 15,375.98 and 6,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.41, 15,375.98 and 6,095.60 is: 9,146.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.41 : 15,375.98 = 6,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.41/15,375.98 = 6,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.41x = 15,375.98 × 6,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.41x = 93,725,871.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,725,871.91/10,247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,146.30

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