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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.37, 15,459.23 and 6,140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.37, 15,459.23 and 6,140.48 is: 9,223.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.37 : 15,459.23 = 6,140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.37/15,459.23 = 6,140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.37x = 15,459.23 × 6,140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.37x = 94,927,100.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,927,100.58/10,292.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,223.05

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