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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.97, 15,374.64 and 6,093.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.97, 15,374.64 and 6,093.53 is: 9,137.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.97 : 15,374.64 = 6,093.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.97/15,374.64 = 6,093.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.97x = 15,374.64 × 6,093.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.97x = 93,685,830.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,685,830.08/10,252.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,137.43

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