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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,549.16, 15,835.96 and 6,169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,549.16, 15,835.96 and 6,169.76 is: 9,261.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,549.16 : 15,835.96 = 6,169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,549.16/15,835.96 = 6,169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,549.16x = 15,835.96 × 6,169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,549.16x = 97,704,072.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,704,072.57/10,549.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261.79

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