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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.31, 15,267.29 and 6,022.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.31, 15,267.29 and 6,022.01 is: 9,033.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.31 : 15,267.29 = 6,022.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.31/15,267.29 = 6,022.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.31x = 15,267.29 × 6,022.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.31x = 91,939,781.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,939,781.11/10,177.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,033.80

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