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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.08, 15,427.98 and 6,106.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.08, 15,427.98 and 6,106.85 is: 9,177.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.08 : 15,427.98 = 6,106.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.08/15,427.98 = 6,106.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.08x = 15,427.98 × 6,106.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.08x = 94,216,282.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,216,282.52/10,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,177.43

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