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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.62, 15,442.56 and 6,137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.62, 15,442.56 and 6,137.80 is: 9,205.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.62 : 15,442.56 = 6,137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.62/15,442.56 = 6,137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.62x = 15,442.56 × 6,137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.62x = 94,783,344.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,783,344.77/10,296.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,205.29

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