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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.19, 15,420.42 and 6,327.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.19, 15,420.42 and 6,327.29 is: 9,497.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.19 : 15,420.42 = 6,327.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.19/15,420.42 = 6,327.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.19x = 15,420.42 × 6,327.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.19x = 97,569,469.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,569,469.26/10,273.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,497.49

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