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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,406.26, 15,590.49 and 6,014.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,406.26, 15,590.49 and 6,014.44 is: 9,010.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,406.26 : 15,590.49 = 6,014.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,406.26/15,590.49 = 6,014.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,406.26x = 15,590.49 × 6,014.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,406.26x = 93,768,066.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,768,066.68/10,406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,010.74

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