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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,178.18, 15,295.96 and 6,020.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,178.18, 15,295.96 and 6,020.16 is: 9,047.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,178.18 : 15,295.96 = 6,020.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,178.18/15,295.96 = 6,020.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,178.18x = 15,295.96 × 6,020.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,178.18x = 92,084,126.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,084,126.55/10,178.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,047.21

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