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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.83, 15,429.11 and 6,107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.83, 15,429.11 and 6,107.60 is: 9,178.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.83 : 15,429.11 = 6,107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.83/15,429.11 = 6,107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.83x = 15,429.11 × 6,107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.83x = 94,234,724.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,234,724.55/10,266.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,178.56

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