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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,418.83, 15,623.38 and 6,037.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,418.83, 15,623.38 and 6,037.54 is: 9,053.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,418.83 : 15,623.38 = 6,037.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,418.83/15,623.38 = 6,037.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,418.83x = 15,623.38 × 6,037.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,418.83x = 94,326,727.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,326,727.53/10,418.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,053.49

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