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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,342.80, 15,514.20 and 6,195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,342.80, 15,514.20 and 6,195.60 is: 9,293.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,342.80 : 15,514.20 = 6,195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,342.80/15,514.20 = 6,195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,342.80x = 15,514.20 × 6,195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,342.80x = 96,119,777.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,119,777.52/10,342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,293.40

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