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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,257.21, 15,414.67 and 6,097.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,257.21, 15,414.67 and 6,097.97 is: 9,164.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,257.21 : 15,414.67 = 6,097.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,257.21/15,414.67 = 6,097.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,257.21x = 15,414.67 × 6,097.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,257.21x = 93,998,118.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,998,118.15/10,257.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,164.10

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