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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.32, 15,811.04 and 6,163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.32, 15,811.04 and 6,163.04 is: 9,241.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.32 : 15,811.04 = 6,163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.32/15,811.04 = 6,163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.32x = 15,811.04 × 6,163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.32x = 97,444,071.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,444,071.96/10,544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,241.38

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