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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,171.05, 15,252.12 and 6,012.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,171.05, 15,252.12 and 6,012.51 is: 9,016.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,171.05 : 15,252.12 = 6,012.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,171.05/15,252.12 = 6,012.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,171.05x = 15,252.12 × 6,012.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,171.05x = 91,703,524.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,703,524.02/10,171.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.13

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