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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.65, 15,565.55 and 6,225.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.65, 15,565.55 and 6,225.19 is: 9,347.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.65 : 15,565.55 = 6,225.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.65/15,565.55 = 6,225.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.65x = 15,565.55 × 6,225.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.65x = 96,898,436.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,898,436.16/10,366.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,347.13

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