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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.11, 15,549.35 and 6,217.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.11, 15,549.35 and 6,217.47 is: 9,318.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.11 : 15,549.35 = 6,217.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.11/15,549.35 = 6,217.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.11x = 15,549.35 × 6,217.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.11x = 96,677,586.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,677,586.06/10,375.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,318.22

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