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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,061.94, 15,092.90 and 6,598.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,061.94, 15,092.90 and 6,598.38 is: 9,897.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,061.94 : 15,092.90 = 6,598.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,061.94/15,092.90 = 6,598.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,061.94x = 15,092.90 × 6,598.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,061.94x = 99,588,689.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,588,689.50/10,061.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,897.56

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