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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,290.62, 15,456.60 and 6,138.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,290.62, 15,456.60 and 6,138.73 is: 9,220.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,290.62 : 15,456.60 = 6,138.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,290.62/15,456.60 = 6,138.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,290.62x = 15,456.60 × 6,138.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,290.62x = 94,883,913.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,883,913.44/10,290.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,220.43

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