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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,073.52, 15,109.20 and 6,171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,073.52, 15,109.20 and 6,171.12 is: 9,256.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,073.52 : 15,109.20 = 6,171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,073.52/15,109.20 = 6,171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,073.52x = 15,109.20 × 6,171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,073.52x = 93,240,686.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,240,686.30/10,073.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,256.02

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