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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,171.64, 15,195.81 and 6,444.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,171.64, 15,195.81 and 6,444.04 is: 9,627.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,171.64 : 15,195.81 = 6,444.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,171.64/15,195.81 = 6,444.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,171.64x = 15,195.81 × 6,444.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,171.64x = 97,922,407.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,922,407.47/10,171.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,627.00

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