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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.30, 15,227.67 and 6,019.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.30, 15,227.67 and 6,019.26 is: 9,006.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.30 : 15,227.67 = 6,019.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.30/15,227.67 = 6,019.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.30x = 15,227.67 × 6,019.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.30x = 91,659,339.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,659,339.12/10,177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.26

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