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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,301.74, 15,473.28 and 6,149.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,301.74, 15,473.28 and 6,149.86 is: 9,237.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,301.74 : 15,473.28 = 6,149.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,301.74/15,473.28 = 6,149.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,301.74x = 15,473.28 × 6,149.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,301.74x = 95,158,505.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,158,505.74/10,301.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,237.13

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