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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.89, 15,257.11 and 6,468.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.89, 15,257.11 and 6,468.63 is: 9,696.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.89 : 15,257.11 = 6,468.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.89/15,257.11 = 6,468.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.89x = 15,257.11 × 6,468.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.89x = 98,692,599.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,692,599.46/10,177.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,696.76

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