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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.84, 15,370.50 and 6,081.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.84, 15,370.50 and 6,081.96 is: 9,118.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.84 : 15,370.50 = 6,081.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.84/15,370.50 = 6,081.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.84x = 15,370.50 × 6,081.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.84x = 93,482,766.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,482,766.18/10,251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,118.63

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