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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,388.88, 15,594.12 and 6,014.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,388.88, 15,594.12 and 6,014.88 is: 9,028.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,388.88 : 15,594.12 = 6,014.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,388.88/15,594.12 = 6,014.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,388.88x = 15,594.12 × 6,014.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,388.88x = 93,796,760.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,796,760.51/10,388.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,028.57

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