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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,668.17, 15,971.27 and 6,212.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,668.17, 15,971.27 and 6,212.25 is: 9,300.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668.17 : 15,971.27 = 6,212.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668.17/15,971.27 = 6,212.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668.17x = 15,971.27 × 6,212.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668.17x = 99,217,522.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,217,522.06/10,668.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,300.33

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