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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,168.93, 15,228.56 and 6,267.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,168.93, 15,228.56 and 6,267.97 is: 9,386.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,168.93 : 15,228.56 = 6,267.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,168.93/15,228.56 = 6,267.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,168.93x = 15,228.56 × 6,267.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,168.93x = 95,452,125.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,452,125.88/10,168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,386.64

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