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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,537.28, 15,806.08 and 6,151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,537.28, 15,806.08 and 6,151.76 is: 9,227.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,537.28 : 15,806.08 = 6,151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,537.28/15,806.08 = 6,151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,537.28x = 15,806.08 × 6,151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,537.28x = 97,235,210.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,235,210.70/10,537.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,227.73

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