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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.60, 15,548.52 and 6,208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.60, 15,548.52 and 6,208.24 is: 9,314.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.60 : 15,548.52 = 6,208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.60/15,548.52 = 6,208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.60x = 15,548.52 × 6,208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.60x = 96,528,943.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,528,943.80/10,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,314.23

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