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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,261.64, 15,421.32 and 6,102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,261.64, 15,421.32 and 6,102.39 is: 9,170.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,261.64 : 15,421.32 = 6,102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,261.64/15,421.32 = 6,102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,261.64x = 15,421.32 × 6,102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,261.64x = 94,106,908.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,106,908.95/10,261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,170.75

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