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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.93, 15,230.06 and 6,268.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.93, 15,230.06 and 6,268.97 is: 9,388.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.93 : 15,230.06 = 6,268.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.93/15,230.06 = 6,268.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.93x = 15,230.06 × 6,268.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.93x = 95,476,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,476,757.89/10,169.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,388.14

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