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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,326.28, 15,451.14 and 6,168.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,326.28, 15,451.14 and 6,168.55 is: 9,229.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,326.28 : 15,451.14 = 6,168.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,326.28/15,451.14 = 6,168.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,326.28x = 15,451.14 × 6,168.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,326.28x = 95,311,129.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,311,129.65/10,326.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,229.96

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