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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.40, 15,512.10 and 6,186.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.40, 15,512.10 and 6,186.10 is: 9,279.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.40 : 15,512.10 = 6,186.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.40/15,512.10 = 6,186.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.40x = 15,512.10 × 6,186.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.40x = 95,959,401.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,959,401.81/10,341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,279.15

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