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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,539.04, 15,803.28 and 6,158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,539.04, 15,803.28 and 6,158.08 is: 9,234.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,539.04 : 15,803.28 = 6,158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,539.04/15,803.28 = 6,158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,539.04x = 15,803.28 × 6,158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,539.04x = 97,317,862.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,317,862.50/10,539.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,234.03

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