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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.91, 15,382.73 and 6,100.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.91, 15,382.73 and 6,100.12 is: 9,153.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.91 : 15,382.73 = 6,100.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.91/15,382.73 = 6,100.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.91x = 15,382.73 × 6,100.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.91x = 93,836,510.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,836,510.53/10,251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,153.07

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