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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,249.84, 15,379.08 and 6,097.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,249.84, 15,379.08 and 6,097.80 is: 9,149.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,249.84 : 15,379.08 = 6,097.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,249.84/15,379.08 = 6,097.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,249.84x = 15,379.08 × 6,097.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,249.84x = 93,778,554.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,778,554.02/10,249.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.27

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