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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,114.41, 15,171.47 and 6,166.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,114.41, 15,171.47 and 6,166.83 is: 9,250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,114.41 : 15,171.47 = 6,166.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,114.41/15,171.47 = 6,166.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,114.41x = 15,171.47 × 6,166.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,114.41x = 93,559,845.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,559,845.51/10,114.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.15

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