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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.08, 15,565.56 and 6,218.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.08, 15,565.56 and 6,218.33 is: 9,327.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.08 : 15,565.56 = 6,218.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.08/15,565.56 = 6,218.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.08x = 15,565.56 × 6,218.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.08x = 96,791,710.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,791,710.89/10,377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,327.46

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