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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.65, 15,370.03 and 6,573.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.65, 15,370.03 and 6,573.44 is: 9,840.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.65 : 15,370.03 = 6,573.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.65/15,370.03 = 6,573.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.65x = 15,370.03 × 6,573.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.65x = 101,033,970.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,033,970.00/10,267.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,840.03

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