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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,249.51, 15,379.12 and 6,097.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,249.51, 15,379.12 and 6,097.72 is: 9,149.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,249.51 : 15,379.12 = 6,097.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,249.51/15,379.12 = 6,097.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,249.51x = 15,379.12 × 6,097.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,249.51x = 93,777,475.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,777,475.47/10,249.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.46

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