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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.83, 15,382.61 and 6,100.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.83, 15,382.61 and 6,100.04 is: 9,152.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.83 : 15,382.61 = 6,100.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.83/15,382.61 = 6,100.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.83x = 15,382.61 × 6,100.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.83x = 93,834,536.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,834,536.30/10,251.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,152.95

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