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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.12, 15,104.28 and 6,175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.12, 15,104.28 and 6,175.12 is: 9,268.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.12 : 15,104.28 = 6,175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.12/15,104.28 = 6,175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.12x = 15,104.28 × 6,175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.12x = 93,270,741.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,270,741.51/10,063.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.57

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