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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,436.61, 15,649.96 and 6,055.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,436.61, 15,649.96 and 6,055.41 is: 9,080.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,436.61 : 15,649.96 = 6,055.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,436.61/15,649.96 = 6,055.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,436.61x = 15,649.96 × 6,055.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,436.61x = 94,766,924.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,766,924.28/10,436.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,080.24

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