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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,258.46, 15,416.55 and 6,099.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,258.46, 15,416.55 and 6,099.21 is: 9,165.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,258.46 : 15,416.55 = 6,099.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,258.46/15,416.55 = 6,099.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,258.46x = 15,416.55 × 6,099.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,258.46x = 94,028,775.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,028,775.93/10,258.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,165.97

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