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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,225.37, 15,328.33 and 6,517.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,225.37, 15,328.33 and 6,517.19 is: 9,769.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,225.37 : 15,328.33 = 6,517.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,225.37/15,328.33 = 6,517.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,225.37x = 15,328.33 × 6,517.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,225.37x = 99,897,546.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,897,546.06/10,225.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,769.58

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