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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,415.40, 15,623.10 and 6,044.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,415.40, 15,623.10 and 6,044.10 is: 9,066.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,415.40 : 15,623.10 = 6,044.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,415.40/15,623.10 = 6,044.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,415.40x = 15,623.10 × 6,044.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,415.40x = 94,427,578.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,427,578.71/10,415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,066.15

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