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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,261.98, 15,421.80 and 6,102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,261.98, 15,421.80 and 6,102.72 is: 9,171.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,261.98 : 15,421.80 = 6,102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,261.98/15,421.80 = 6,102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,261.98x = 15,421.80 × 6,102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,261.98x = 94,114,927.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,114,927.30/10,261.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,171.22

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