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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,396.55, 15,590.68 and 6,017.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,396.55, 15,590.68 and 6,017.09 is: 9,023.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,396.55 : 15,590.68 = 6,017.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,396.55/15,590.68 = 6,017.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,396.55x = 15,590.68 × 6,017.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,396.55x = 93,810,431.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,810,431.73/10,396.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,023.22

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