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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,459.34, 15,649.80 and 6,227.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,459.34, 15,649.80 and 6,227.11 is: 9,317.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,459.34 : 15,649.80 = 6,227.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,459.34/15,649.80 = 6,227.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,459.34x = 15,649.80 × 6,227.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,459.34x = 97,452,994.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,452,994.94/10,459.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,317.32

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