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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.30, 15,231.15 and 6,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.30, 15,231.15 and 6,233.70 is: 9,335.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.30 : 15,231.15 = 6,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.30/15,231.15 = 6,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.30x = 15,231.15 × 6,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.30x = 94,946,419.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,946,419.76/10,170.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,335.66

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