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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.72, 15,560.51 and 6,214.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.72, 15,560.51 and 6,214.91 is: 9,322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.72 : 15,560.51 = 6,214.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.72/15,560.51 = 6,214.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.72x = 15,560.51 × 6,214.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.72x = 96,707,060.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,707,060.33/10,373.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,322.32

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