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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.68, 15,417.38 and 6,118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.68, 15,417.38 and 6,118.08 is: 9,179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.68 : 15,417.38 = 6,118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.68/15,417.38 = 6,118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.68x = 15,417.38 × 6,118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.68x = 94,324,764.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,324,764.23/10,275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,179.42

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