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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,683.23, 15,993.70 and 6,227.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,683.23, 15,993.70 and 6,227.26 is: 9,322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,683.23 : 15,993.70 = 6,227.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,683.23/15,993.70 = 6,227.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,683.23x = 15,993.70 × 6,227.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,683.23x = 99,597,007.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,597,007.70/10,683.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,322.74

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