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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,289.75, 15,414.91 and 6,117.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,289.75, 15,414.91 and 6,117.13 is: 9,163.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,289.75 : 15,414.91 = 6,117.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,289.75/15,414.91 = 6,117.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,289.75x = 15,414.91 × 6,117.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,289.75x = 94,294,900.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,294,900.75/10,289.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,163.96

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