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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.15, 15,370.79 and 6,573.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.15, 15,370.79 and 6,573.95 is: 9,840.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.15 : 15,370.79 = 6,573.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.15/15,370.79 = 6,573.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.15x = 15,370.79 × 6,573.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.15x = 101,046,695.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,046,695.20/10,268.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,840.79

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