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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.09, 15,559.57 and 6,214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.09, 15,559.57 and 6,214.28 is: 9,321.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.09 : 15,559.57 = 6,214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.09/15,559.57 = 6,214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.09x = 15,559.57 × 6,214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.09x = 96,691,524.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,691,524.66/10,373.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,321.38

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