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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,665.03, 15,992.18 and 6,224.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,665.03, 15,992.18 and 6,224.21 is: 9,333.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,665.03 : 15,992.18 = 6,224.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,665.03/15,992.18 = 6,224.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,665.03x = 15,992.18 × 6,224.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,665.03x = 99,538,686.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,538,686.68/10,665.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,333.18

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