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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,213.06, 15,317.91 and 6,341.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,213.06, 15,317.91 and 6,341.38 is: 9,511.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,213.06 : 15,317.91 = 6,341.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,213.06/15,317.91 = 6,341.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,213.06x = 15,317.91 × 6,341.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,213.06x = 97,136,688.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,136,688.12/10,213.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,511.03

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