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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.01, 15,262.40 and 6,015.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.01, 15,262.40 and 6,015.87 is: 9,021.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.01 : 15,262.40 = 6,015.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.01/15,262.40 = 6,015.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.01x = 15,262.40 × 6,015.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.01x = 91,816,614.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,816,614.29/10,177.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,021.96

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