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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.60, 15,550.02 and 6,209.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.60, 15,550.02 and 6,209.24 is: 9,315.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.60 : 15,550.02 = 6,209.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.60/15,550.02 = 6,209.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.60x = 15,550.02 × 6,209.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.60x = 96,553,806.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,553,806.18/10,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,315.73

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