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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,161.77, 15,247.51 and 6,273.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,161.77, 15,247.51 and 6,273.77 is: 9,413.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,161.77 : 15,247.51 = 6,273.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,161.77/15,247.51 = 6,273.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,161.77x = 15,247.51 × 6,273.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,161.77x = 95,659,278.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,659,278.89/10,161.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,413.65

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