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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,256.33, 15,413.36 and 6,097.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,256.33, 15,413.36 and 6,097.08 is: 9,162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,256.33 : 15,413.36 = 6,097.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,256.33/15,413.36 = 6,097.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,256.33x = 15,413.36 × 6,097.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,256.33x = 93,976,516.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,976,516.30/10,256.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,162.78

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