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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,683.29, 15,993.72 and 6,227.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,683.29, 15,993.72 and 6,227.35 is: 9,322.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,683.29 : 15,993.72 = 6,227.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,683.29/15,993.72 = 6,227.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,683.29x = 15,993.72 × 6,227.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,683.29x = 99,598,452.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,598,452.26/10,683.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,322.82

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