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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,227.90, 15,340.34 and 6,555.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,227.90, 15,340.34 and 6,555.82 is: 9,832.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,227.90 : 15,340.34 = 6,555.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,227.90/15,340.34 = 6,555.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,227.90x = 15,340.34 × 6,555.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,227.90x = 100,568,507.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,568,507.78/10,227.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,832.76

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