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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,065.62, 15,108.03 and 6,177.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,065.62, 15,108.03 and 6,177.62 is: 9,272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,065.62 : 15,108.03 = 6,177.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,065.62/15,108.03 = 6,177.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,065.62x = 15,108.03 × 6,177.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,065.62x = 93,331,668.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,331,668.29/10,065.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,272.32

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