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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,359.89, 15,539.72 and 6,201.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,359.89, 15,539.72 and 6,201.06 is: 9,301.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,359.89 : 15,539.72 = 6,201.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,359.89/15,539.72 = 6,201.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,359.89x = 15,539.72 × 6,201.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,359.89x = 96,362,675.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,362,675.19/10,359.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,301.52

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