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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,108.56, 15,173.79 and 6,166.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,108.56, 15,173.79 and 6,166.05 is: 9,255.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,108.56 : 15,173.79 = 6,166.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,108.56/15,173.79 = 6,166.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,108.56x = 15,173.79 × 6,166.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,108.56x = 93,562,347.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,562,347.83/10,108.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,255.75

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