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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.29, 15,471.04 and 6,170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.29, 15,471.04 and 6,170.63 is: 9,244.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.29 : 15,471.04 = 6,170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.29/15,471.04 = 6,170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.29x = 15,471.04 × 6,170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.29x = 95,466,063.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,466,063.56/10,327.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.06

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