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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.39, 15,544.97 and 6,204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.39, 15,544.97 and 6,204.56 is: 9,306.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.39 : 15,544.97 = 6,204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.39/15,544.97 = 6,204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.39x = 15,544.97 × 6,204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.39x = 96,449,699.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,449,699.06/10,363.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,306.77

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