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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,396.47, 15,567.30 and 6,226.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,396.47, 15,567.30 and 6,226.59 is: 9,323.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,396.47 : 15,567.30 = 6,226.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,396.47/15,567.30 = 6,226.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,396.47x = 15,567.30 × 6,226.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,396.47x = 96,931,194.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,931,194.51/10,396.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,323.47

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