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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,318.21, 15,462.15 and 6,097.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,318.21, 15,462.15 and 6,097.12 is: 9,136.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,318.21 : 15,462.15 = 6,097.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,318.21/15,462.15 = 6,097.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,318.21x = 15,462.15 × 6,097.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,318.21x = 94,274,584.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,274,584.01/10,318.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,136.72

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