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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.16, 15,461.46 and 6,175.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.16, 15,461.46 and 6,175.43 is: 9,240.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.16 : 15,461.46 = 6,175.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.16/15,461.46 = 6,175.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.16x = 15,461.46 × 6,175.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.16x = 95,481,086.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,481,086.62/10,333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,240.26

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