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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.21, 15,352.87 and 6,079.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.21, 15,352.87 and 6,079.41 is: 9,107.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.21 : 15,352.87 = 6,079.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.21/15,352.87 = 6,079.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.21x = 15,352.87 × 6,079.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.21x = 93,336,391.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,336,391.41/10,248.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,107.58

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