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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.89, 15,544.22 and 6,204.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.89, 15,544.22 and 6,204.06 is: 9,306.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.89 : 15,544.22 = 6,204.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.89/15,544.22 = 6,204.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.89x = 15,544.22 × 6,204.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.89x = 96,437,273.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,437,273.53/10,362.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,306.02

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