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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.53, 15,409.52 and 6,140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.53, 15,409.52 and 6,140.80 is: 9,188.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.53 : 15,409.52 = 6,140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.53/15,409.52 = 6,140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.53x = 15,409.52 × 6,140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.53x = 94,626,780.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,626,780.42/10,298.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,188.38

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