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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,408.78, 15,593.43 and 6,183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,408.78, 15,593.43 and 6,183.10 is: 9,262.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,408.78 : 15,593.43 = 6,183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,408.78/15,593.43 = 6,183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,408.78x = 15,593.43 × 6,183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,408.78x = 96,415,737.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,415,737.03/10,408.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,262.92

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