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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,407.26, 15,591.99 and 6,015.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,407.26, 15,591.99 and 6,015.44 is: 9,012.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,407.26 : 15,591.99 = 6,015.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,407.26/15,591.99 = 6,015.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,407.26x = 15,591.99 × 6,015.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,407.26x = 93,792,680.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,792,680.33/10,407.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.24

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