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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,175.56, 15,262.81 and 6,041.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,175.56, 15,262.81 and 6,041.83 is: 9,062.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,175.56 : 15,262.81 = 6,041.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,175.56/15,262.81 = 6,041.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,175.56x = 15,262.81 × 6,041.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,175.56x = 92,215,303.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,215,303.34/10,175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,062.43

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