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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,288.69, 15,413.31 and 6,116.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,288.69, 15,413.31 and 6,116.06 is: 9,162.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,288.69 : 15,413.31 = 6,116.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,288.69/15,413.31 = 6,116.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,288.69x = 15,413.31 × 6,116.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,288.69x = 94,268,767.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,268,767.29/10,288.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,162.37

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