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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.72, 15,266.50 and 6,046.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.72, 15,266.50 and 6,046.36 is: 9,069.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.72 : 15,266.50 = 6,046.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.72/15,266.50 = 6,046.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.72x = 15,266.50 × 6,046.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.72x = 92,306,754.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,306,754.94/10,177.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.49

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