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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,188.62, 15,277.17 and 6,029.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,188.62, 15,277.17 and 6,029.18 is: 9,040.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,188.62 : 15,277.17 = 6,029.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,188.62/15,277.17 = 6,029.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,188.62x = 15,277.17 × 6,029.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,188.62x = 92,108,807.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,108,807.82/10,188.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,040.36

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