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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.42, 15,481.18 and 6,162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.42, 15,481.18 and 6,162.42 is: 9,243.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.42 : 15,481.18 = 6,162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.42/15,481.18 = 6,162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.42x = 15,481.18 × 6,162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.42x = 95,401,533.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,401,533.26/10,320.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,243.96

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