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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,361.90, 15,542.85 and 6,206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,361.90, 15,542.85 and 6,206.60 is: 9,309.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,361.90 : 15,542.85 = 6,206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,361.90/15,542.85 = 6,206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,361.90x = 15,542.85 × 6,206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,361.90x = 96,468,252.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,468,252.81/10,361.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,309.90

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