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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,318.91, 15,477.08 and 6,104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,318.91, 15,477.08 and 6,104.66 is: 9,156.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,318.91 : 15,477.08 = 6,104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,318.91/15,477.08 = 6,104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,318.91x = 15,477.08 × 6,104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,318.91x = 94,482,203.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,482,203.28/10,318.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,156.22

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