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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,073.69, 15,099.72 and 6,376.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,073.69, 15,099.72 and 6,376.98 is: 9,558.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,073.69 : 15,099.72 = 6,376.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,073.69/15,099.72 = 6,376.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,073.69x = 15,099.72 × 6,376.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,073.69x = 96,290,560.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,290,560.22/10,073.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.62

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