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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,131.69, 15,168.51 and 6,625.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,131.69, 15,168.51 and 6,625.62 is: 9,919.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,131.69 : 15,168.51 = 6,625.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,131.69/15,168.51 = 6,625.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,131.69x = 15,168.51 × 6,625.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,131.69x = 100,500,783.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,500,783.23/10,131.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,919.45

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