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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,427.36, 15,636.17 and 6,046.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,427.36, 15,636.17 and 6,046.07 is: 9,066.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,427.36 : 15,636.17 = 6,046.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,427.36/15,636.17 = 6,046.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,427.36x = 15,636.17 × 6,046.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,427.36x = 94,537,315.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,537,315.29/10,427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,066.28

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