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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.14, 15,441.84 and 6,137.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.14, 15,441.84 and 6,137.33 is: 9,204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.14 : 15,441.84 = 6,137.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.14/15,441.84 = 6,137.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.14x = 15,441.84 × 6,137.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.14x = 94,771,590.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,771,590.68/10,296.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,204.58

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