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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.84, 15,358.10 and 6,083.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.84, 15,358.10 and 6,083.80 is: 9,128.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.84 : 15,358.10 = 6,083.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.84/15,358.10 = 6,083.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.84x = 15,358.10 × 6,083.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.84x = 93,435,608.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,435,608.78/10,235.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,128.28

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