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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.33, 15,429.86 and 6,108.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.33, 15,429.86 and 6,108.10 is: 9,179.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.33 : 15,429.86 = 6,108.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.33/15,429.86 = 6,108.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.33x = 15,429.86 × 6,108.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.33x = 94,247,127.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,247,127.87/10,267.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,179.32

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