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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.83, 15,381.11 and 6,099.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.83, 15,381.11 and 6,099.04 is: 9,151.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.83 : 15,381.11 = 6,099.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.83/15,381.11 = 6,099.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.83x = 15,381.11 × 6,099.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.83x = 93,810,051.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,810,051.29/10,250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,151.46

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