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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,409.28, 15,594.18 and 6,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,409.28, 15,594.18 and 6,183.60 is: 9,263.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,409.28 : 15,594.18 = 6,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,409.28/15,594.18 = 6,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,409.28x = 15,594.18 × 6,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,409.28x = 96,428,171.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,428,171.45/10,409.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,263.67

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