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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,166.75, 15,236.26 and 6,219.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,166.75, 15,236.26 and 6,219.38 is: 9,320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,166.75 : 15,236.26 = 6,219.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,166.75/15,236.26 = 6,219.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,166.75x = 15,236.26 × 6,219.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,166.75x = 94,760,090.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,760,090.72/10,166.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,320.59

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