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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,227.13, 15,334.50 and 6,671.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,227.13, 15,334.50 and 6,671.91 is: 10,003.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,227.13 : 15,334.50 = 6,671.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,227.13/15,334.50 = 6,671.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,227.13x = 15,334.50 × 6,671.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,227.13x = 102,310,403.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,310,403.90/10,227.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,003.82

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