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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,662.03, 15,987.68 and 6,221.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,662.03, 15,987.68 and 6,221.21 is: 9,328.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,662.03 : 15,987.68 = 6,221.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,662.03/15,987.68 = 6,221.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,662.03x = 15,987.68 × 6,221.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,662.03x = 99,462,626.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,462,626.98/10,662.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,328.68

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