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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,134.57, 15,218.66 and 6,263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,134.57, 15,218.66 and 6,263.58 is: 9,405.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,134.57 : 15,218.66 = 6,263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,134.57/15,218.66 = 6,263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,134.57x = 15,218.66 × 6,263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,134.57x = 95,323,263.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,323,263.08/10,134.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.75

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