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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,563.02, 15,856.80 and 6,183.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,563.02, 15,856.80 and 6,183.62 is: 9,282.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,563.02 : 15,856.80 = 6,183.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,563.02/15,856.80 = 6,183.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,563.02x = 15,856.80 × 6,183.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,563.02x = 98,052,425.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,052,425.62/10,563.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,282.61

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