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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,181.70, 15,256.15 and 6,277.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,181.70, 15,256.15 and 6,277.91 is: 9,406.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,181.70 : 15,256.15 = 6,277.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,181.70/15,256.15 = 6,277.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,181.70x = 15,256.15 × 6,277.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,181.70x = 95,776,644.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,776,644.67/10,181.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.74

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