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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,355.62, 15,533.36 and 6,196.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,355.62, 15,533.36 and 6,196.78 is: 9,295.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,355.62 : 15,533.36 = 6,196.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,355.62/15,533.36 = 6,196.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,355.62x = 15,533.36 × 6,196.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,355.62x = 96,256,783.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,256,783.60/10,355.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,295.13

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