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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,483.31, 15,726.78 and 6,099.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,483.31, 15,726.78 and 6,099.59 is: 9,150.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,483.31 : 15,726.78 = 6,099.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,483.31/15,726.78 = 6,099.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,483.31x = 15,726.78 × 6,099.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,483.31x = 95,926,831.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,926,831.39/10,483.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,150.44

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