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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.16, 15,381.60 and 6,099.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.16, 15,381.60 and 6,099.37 is: 9,151.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.16 : 15,381.60 = 6,099.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.16/15,381.60 = 6,099.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.16x = 15,381.60 × 6,099.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.16x = 93,818,100.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,818,100.26/10,251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,151.95

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