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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,227.06, 15,360.04 and 6,358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,227.06, 15,360.04 and 6,358.50 is: 9,549.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,227.06 : 15,360.04 = 6,358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,227.06/15,360.04 = 6,358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,227.06x = 15,360.04 × 6,358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,227.06x = 97,666,814.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,666,814.34/10,227.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,549.84

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