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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,610.19, 15,923.79 and 6,231.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,610.19, 15,923.79 and 6,231.33 is: 9,351.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,610.19 : 15,923.79 = 6,231.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,610.19/15,923.79 = 6,231.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,610.19x = 15,923.79 × 6,231.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,610.19x = 99,226,390.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,226,390.34/10,610.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,351.99

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