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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,258.21, 15,416.17 and 6,098.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,258.21, 15,416.17 and 6,098.97 is: 9,165.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,258.21 : 15,416.17 = 6,098.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,258.21/15,416.17 = 6,098.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,258.21x = 15,416.17 × 6,098.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,258.21x = 94,022,758.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,022,758.34/10,258.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,165.61

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