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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,133.95, 15,217.73 and 6,262.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,133.95, 15,217.73 and 6,262.96 is: 9,404.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,133.95 : 15,217.73 = 6,262.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,133.95/15,217.73 = 6,262.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,133.95x = 15,217.73 × 6,262.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,133.95x = 95,307,926.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,307,926.88/10,133.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,404.82

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