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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.40, 15,556.50 and 6,211.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.40, 15,556.50 and 6,211.36 is: 9,319.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.40 : 15,556.50 = 6,211.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.40/15,556.50 = 6,211.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.40x = 15,556.50 × 6,211.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.40x = 96,627,021.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,627,021.84/10,368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,319.38

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