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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.58, 15,451.17 and 6,137.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.58, 15,451.17 and 6,137.42 is: 9,208.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.58 : 15,451.17 = 6,137.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.58/15,451.17 = 6,137.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.58x = 15,451.17 × 6,137.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.58x = 94,830,319.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,830,319.78/10,297.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,208.99

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