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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,175.80, 15,263.70 and 6,287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,175.80, 15,263.70 and 6,287.80 is: 9,431.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,175.80 : 15,263.70 = 6,287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,175.80/15,263.70 = 6,287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,175.80x = 15,263.70 × 6,287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,175.80x = 95,975,092.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,975,092.86/10,175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,431.70

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