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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.38, 15,381.93 and 6,099.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.38, 15,381.93 and 6,099.59 is: 9,152.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.38 : 15,381.93 = 6,099.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.38/15,381.93 = 6,099.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.38x = 15,381.93 × 6,099.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.38x = 93,823,466.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,823,466.41/10,251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,152.28

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