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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,404.93, 15,591.93 and 6,240.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,404.93, 15,591.93 and 6,240.06 is: 9,350.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,404.93 : 15,591.93 = 6,240.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,404.93/15,591.93 = 6,240.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,404.93x = 15,591.93 × 6,240.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,404.93x = 97,294,578.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,294,578.72/10,404.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,350.82

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