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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,619.59, 15,920.16 and 6,227.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,619.59, 15,920.16 and 6,227.82 is: 9,336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,619.59 : 15,920.16 = 6,227.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,619.59/15,920.16 = 6,227.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,619.59x = 15,920.16 × 6,227.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,619.59x = 99,147,982.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,147,982.83/10,619.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,336.33

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