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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,065.81, 15,081.66 and 6,162.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,065.81, 15,081.66 and 6,162.06 is: 9,232.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,065.81 : 15,081.66 = 6,162.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,065.81/15,081.66 = 6,162.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,065.81x = 15,081.66 × 6,162.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,065.81x = 92,934,093.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,934,093.82/10,065.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,232.65

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