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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,048.83, 15,073.25 and 6,177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,048.83, 15,073.25 and 6,177.84 is: 9,266.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,048.83 : 15,073.25 = 6,177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,048.83/15,073.25 = 6,177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,048.83x = 15,073.25 × 6,177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,048.83x = 93,120,095.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,120,095.89/10,048.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,266.76

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