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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,133.91, 15,217.72 and 6,262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,133.91, 15,217.72 and 6,262.92 is: 9,404.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,133.91 : 15,217.72 = 6,262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,133.91/15,217.72 = 6,262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,133.91x = 15,217.72 × 6,262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,133.91x = 95,307,255.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,307,255.54/10,133.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,404.79

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