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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296, 15,464.66 and 6,144.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296, 15,464.66 and 6,144.11 is: 9,228.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296 : 15,464.66 = 6,144.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296/15,464.66 = 6,144.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296x = 15,464.66 × 6,144.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296x = 95,016,572.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,016,572.15/10,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,228.49

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