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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,016.88, 14,987.66 and 6,151.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,016.88, 14,987.66 and 6,151.97 is: 9,204.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,016.88 : 14,987.66 = 6,151.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,016.88/14,987.66 = 6,151.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,016.88x = 14,987.66 × 6,151.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,016.88x = 92,203,528.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,203,528.99/10,016.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,204.82

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