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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,223.10, 15,349.05 and 6,335.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,223.10, 15,349.05 and 6,335.10 is: 9,511.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,223.10 : 15,349.05 = 6,335.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,223.10/15,349.05 = 6,335.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,223.10x = 15,349.05 × 6,335.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,223.10x = 97,237,766.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,237,766.66/10,223.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,511.57

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