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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,361.39, 15,541.97 and 6,202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,361.39, 15,541.97 and 6,202.56 is: 9,303.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,361.39 : 15,541.97 = 6,202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,361.39/15,541.97 = 6,202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,361.39x = 15,541.97 × 6,202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,361.39x = 96,400,001.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,400,001.44/10,361.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,303.77

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