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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,130.08, 15,167.86 and 6,611.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,130.08, 15,167.86 and 6,611.35 is: 9,899.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,130.08 : 15,167.86 = 6,611.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,130.08/15,167.86 = 6,611.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,130.08x = 15,167.86 × 6,611.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,130.08x = 100,280,031.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,280,031.21/10,130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,899.23

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