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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,406.56, 15,609.85 and 6,021.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,406.56, 15,609.85 and 6,021.63 is: 9,032.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,406.56 : 15,609.85 = 6,021.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,406.56/15,609.85 = 6,021.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,406.56x = 15,609.85 × 6,021.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,406.56x = 93,996,741.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,996,741.06/10,406.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.45

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