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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.51, 15,481.76 and 6,165.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.51, 15,481.76 and 6,165.63 is: 9,251.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.51 : 15,481.76 = 6,165.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.51/15,481.76 = 6,165.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.51x = 15,481.76 × 6,165.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.51x = 95,454,773.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,454,773.08/10,317.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,251.73

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