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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,225.91, 15,337.34 and 6,553.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,225.91, 15,337.34 and 6,553.82 is: 9,829.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,225.91 : 15,337.34 = 6,553.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,225.91/15,337.34 = 6,553.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,225.91x = 15,337.34 × 6,553.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,225.91x = 100,518,056.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,518,056.18/10,225.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,829.75

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