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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.58, 15,158.34 and 6,223.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.58, 15,158.34 and 6,223.59 is: 9,345.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.58 : 15,158.34 = 6,223.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.58/15,158.34 = 6,223.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.58x = 15,158.34 × 6,223.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.58x = 94,339,293.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,339,293.24/10,094.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,345.54

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