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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296, 15,441.93 and 6,080.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296, 15,441.93 and 6,080.82 is: 9,120.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296 : 15,441.93 = 6,080.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296/15,441.93 = 6,080.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296x = 15,441.93 × 6,080.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296x = 93,899,596.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,899,596.78/10,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,120.01

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