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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,174.02, 15,233.69 and 6,456.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,174.02, 15,233.69 and 6,456.12 is: 9,666.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,174.02 : 15,233.69 = 6,456.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,174.02/15,233.69 = 6,456.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,174.02x = 15,233.69 × 6,456.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,174.02x = 98,350,530.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,350,530.68/10,174.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,666.83

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