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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,564.20, 15,846.30 and 6,190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,564.20, 15,846.30 and 6,190.20 is: 9,285.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,564.20 : 15,846.30 = 6,190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,564.20/15,846.30 = 6,190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,564.20x = 15,846.30 × 6,190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,564.20x = 98,091,766.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,091,766.26/10,564.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,285.30

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