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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,067.70, 15,101.55 and 6,131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,067.70, 15,101.55 and 6,131.10 is: 9,196.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,067.70 : 15,101.55 = 6,131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,067.70/15,101.55 = 6,131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,067.70x = 15,101.55 × 6,131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,067.70x = 92,589,113.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,589,113.21/10,067.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,196.65

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