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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,256.72, 15,389.40 and 6,104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,256.72, 15,389.40 and 6,104.72 is: 9,159.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,256.72 : 15,389.40 = 6,104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,256.72/15,389.40 = 6,104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,256.72x = 15,389.40 × 6,104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,256.72x = 93,947,977.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,947,977.97/10,256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,159.65

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