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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,174.23, 15,256.49 and 6,227.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,174.23, 15,256.49 and 6,227.91 is: 9,338.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,174.23 : 15,256.49 = 6,227.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,174.23/15,256.49 = 6,227.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,174.23x = 15,256.49 × 6,227.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,174.23x = 95,016,015.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,016,015.50/10,174.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,338.89

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