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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,357.73, 15,550.15 and 6,148.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,357.73, 15,550.15 and 6,148.67 is: 9,231.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,357.73 : 15,550.15 = 6,148.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,357.73/15,550.15 = 6,148.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,357.73x = 15,550.15 × 6,148.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,357.73x = 95,612,740.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,612,740.80/10,357.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,231.05

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