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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,205.62, 15,302.64 and 6,046.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,205.62, 15,302.64 and 6,046.18 is: 9,065.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,205.62 : 15,302.64 = 6,046.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,205.62/15,302.64 = 6,046.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,205.62x = 15,302.64 × 6,046.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,205.62x = 92,522,515.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,522,515.92/10,205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,065.84

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