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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,277.17, 15,419.85 and 6,119.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,277.17, 15,419.85 and 6,119.13 is: 9,181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,277.17 : 15,419.85 = 6,119.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,277.17/15,419.85 = 6,119.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,277.17x = 15,419.85 × 6,119.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,277.17x = 94,356,066.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,356,066.73/10,277.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,181.13

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