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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,070.56, 15,088.78 and 6,166.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,070.56, 15,088.78 and 6,166.81 is: 9,239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,070.56 : 15,088.78 = 6,166.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,070.56/15,088.78 = 6,166.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,070.56x = 15,088.78 × 6,166.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,070.56x = 93,049,639.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,049,639.39/10,070.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,239.77

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