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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.41, 15,514.34 and 6,211.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.41, 15,514.34 and 6,211.35 is: 9,294.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.41 : 15,514.34 = 6,211.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.41/15,514.34 = 6,211.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.41x = 15,514.34 × 6,211.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.41x = 96,364,964.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,364,964.70/10,368.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,294.10

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