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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,066.31, 15,082.41 and 6,162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,066.31, 15,082.41 and 6,162.56 is: 9,233.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,066.31 : 15,082.41 = 6,162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,066.31/15,082.41 = 6,162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,066.31x = 15,082.41 × 6,162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,066.31x = 92,946,256.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,946,256.57/10,066.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,233.40

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