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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.12, 15,441.81 and 6,137.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.12, 15,441.81 and 6,137.31 is: 9,204.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.12 : 15,441.81 = 6,137.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.12/15,441.81 = 6,137.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.12x = 15,441.81 × 6,137.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.12x = 94,771,174.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,771,174.93/10,296.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,204.55

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