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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.73, 15,369.66 and 6,553.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.73, 15,369.66 and 6,553.47 is: 9,814.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.73 : 15,369.66 = 6,553.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.73/15,369.66 = 6,553.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.73x = 15,369.66 × 6,553.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.73x = 100,724,605.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,724,605.72/10,262.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,814.60

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