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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,403.32, 15,566.10 and 6,022.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,403.32, 15,566.10 and 6,022.84 is: 9,011.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,403.32 : 15,566.10 = 6,022.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,403.32/15,566.10 = 6,022.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,403.32x = 15,566.10 × 6,022.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,403.32x = 93,752,129.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,752,129.72/10,403.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,011.75

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