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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.32, 15,465.92 and 6,178.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.32, 15,465.92 and 6,178.56 is: 9,244.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.32 : 15,465.92 = 6,178.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.32/15,465.92 = 6,178.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.32x = 15,465.92 × 6,178.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.32x = 95,557,114.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,557,114.68/10,336.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.79

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