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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,178.62, 15,277.65 and 6,290.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,178.62, 15,277.65 and 6,290.62 is: 9,441.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,178.62 : 15,277.65 = 6,290.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,178.62/15,277.65 = 6,290.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,178.62x = 15,277.65 × 6,290.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,178.62x = 96,105,890.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,105,890.64/10,178.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,441.94

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