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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,257.96, 15,415.80 and 6,098.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,257.96, 15,415.80 and 6,098.71 is: 9,165.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,257.96 : 15,415.80 = 6,098.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,257.96/15,415.80 = 6,098.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,257.96x = 15,415.80 × 6,098.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,257.96x = 94,016,463.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,016,463.12/10,257.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,165.22

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