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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,842.02, 16,251.95 and 6,152.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,842.02, 16,251.95 and 6,152.12 is: 9,221.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,842.02 : 16,251.95 = 6,152.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,842.02/16,251.95 = 6,152.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,842.02x = 16,251.95 × 6,152.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,842.02x = 99,983,974.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,983,974.64/10,842.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,221.90

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