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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,168.18, 15,227.43 and 6,267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,168.18, 15,227.43 and 6,267.22 is: 9,385.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,168.18 : 15,227.43 = 6,267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,168.18/15,227.43 = 6,267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,168.18x = 15,227.43 × 6,267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,168.18x = 95,433,653.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,433,653.84/10,168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,385.52

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