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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.12, 15,458.85 and 6,140.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.12, 15,458.85 and 6,140.23 is: 9,222.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.12 : 15,458.85 = 6,140.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.12/15,458.85 = 6,140.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.12x = 15,458.85 × 6,140.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.12x = 94,920,913.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,920,913.86/10,292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,222.68

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