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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.32, 15,174.30 and 6,223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.32, 15,174.30 and 6,223.48 is: 9,324.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.32 : 15,174.30 = 6,223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.32/15,174.30 = 6,223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.32x = 15,174.30 × 6,223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.32x = 94,436,952.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,436,952.56/10,127.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,324.97

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