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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.90, 15,461.68 and 6,096.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.90, 15,461.68 and 6,096.81 is: 9,136.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.90 : 15,461.68 = 6,096.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.90/15,461.68 = 6,096.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.90x = 15,461.68 × 6,096.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.90x = 94,266,948.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,266,948.65/10,317.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,136.25

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