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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316, 15,454.08 and 6,159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316, 15,454.08 and 6,159.34 is: 9,227.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316 : 15,454.08 = 6,159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316/15,454.08 = 6,159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316x = 15,454.08 × 6,159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316x = 95,186,933.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,186,933.11/10,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,227.12

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