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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293, 15,460.22 and 6,141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293, 15,460.22 and 6,141.12 is: 9,224.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293 : 15,460.22 = 6,141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293/15,460.22 = 6,141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293x = 15,460.22 × 6,141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293x = 94,943,066.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,943,066.25/10,293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,224.04

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