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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,072.17, 15,091.54 and 6,168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,072.17, 15,091.54 and 6,168.38 is: 9,242.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,072.17 : 15,091.54 = 6,168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,072.17/15,091.54 = 6,168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,072.17x = 15,091.54 × 6,168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,072.17x = 93,090,262.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,090,262.63/10,072.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,242.32

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