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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.28, 15,423.41 and 6,126.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.28, 15,423.41 and 6,126.98 is: 9,190.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.28 : 15,423.41 = 6,126.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.28/15,423.41 = 6,126.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.28x = 15,423.41 × 6,126.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.28x = 94,498,862.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,498,862.80/10,282.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,190.46

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