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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.76, 15,566.09 and 6,222.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.76, 15,566.09 and 6,222.11 is: 9,336.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.76 : 15,566.09 = 6,222.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.76/15,566.09 = 6,222.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.76x = 15,566.09 × 6,222.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.76x = 96,853,815.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,853,815.31/10,373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,336.42

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