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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,476.33, 15,688.55 and 6,080.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,476.33, 15,688.55 and 6,080.46 is: 9,105.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,476.33 : 15,688.55 = 6,080.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,476.33/15,688.55 = 6,080.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,476.33x = 15,688.55 × 6,080.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,476.33x = 95,393,570.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,393,570.33/10,476.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,105.63

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