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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,567.02, 15,853.77 and 6,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,567.02, 15,853.77 and 6,175.20 is: 9,264.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,567.02 : 15,853.77 = 6,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,567.02/15,853.77 = 6,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,567.02x = 15,853.77 × 6,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,567.02x = 97,900,200.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,900,200.50/10,567.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.69

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