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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,166.68, 15,225.18 and 6,265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,166.68, 15,225.18 and 6,265.72 is: 9,383.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,166.68 : 15,225.18 = 6,265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,166.68/15,225.18 = 6,265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,166.68x = 15,225.18 × 6,265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,166.68x = 95,396,714.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,396,714.83/10,166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,383.27

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