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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.52, 15,400.17 and 6,088.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.52, 15,400.17 and 6,088.26 is: 9,149.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.52 : 15,400.17 = 6,088.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.52/15,400.17 = 6,088.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.52x = 15,400.17 × 6,088.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.52x = 93,760,239.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,760,239.00/10,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.55

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