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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,163.94, 15,241.59 and 6,267.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,163.94, 15,241.59 and 6,267.30 is: 9,398.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,163.94 : 15,241.59 = 6,267.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,163.94/15,241.59 = 6,267.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,163.94x = 15,241.59 × 6,267.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,163.94x = 95,523,617.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,523,617.01/10,163.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,398.29

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