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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.49, 15,554.27 and 6,151.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.49, 15,554.27 and 6,151.42 is: 9,235.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.49 : 15,554.27 = 6,151.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.49/15,554.27 = 6,151.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.49x = 15,554.27 × 6,151.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.49x = 95,680,824.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,680,824.06/10,360.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,235.17

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