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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,391.71, 15,583.45 and 6,012.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,391.71, 15,583.45 and 6,012.24 is: 9,015.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,391.71 : 15,583.45 = 6,012.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,391.71/15,583.45 = 6,012.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,391.71x = 15,583.45 × 6,012.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,391.71x = 93,691,411.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,691,411.37/10,391.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,015.98

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