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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,312.39, 15,448.65 and 6,155.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,312.39, 15,448.65 and 6,155.71 is: 9,221.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,312.39 : 15,448.65 = 6,155.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,312.39/15,448.65 = 6,155.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,312.39x = 15,448.65 × 6,155.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,312.39x = 95,097,409.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,097,409.29/10,312.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,221.67

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