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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,105.20, 15,168.72 and 6,162.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,105.20, 15,168.72 and 6,162.69 is: 9,250.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,105.20 : 15,168.72 = 6,162.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,105.20/15,168.72 = 6,162.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,105.20x = 15,168.72 × 6,162.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,105.20x = 93,480,119.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,480,119.06/10,105.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.69

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