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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.80, 15,419.70 and 6,108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.80, 15,419.70 and 6,108.60 is: 9,168.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.80 : 15,419.70 = 6,108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.80/15,419.70 = 6,108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.80x = 15,419.70 × 6,108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.80x = 94,192,779.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,192,779.42/10,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,168.25

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