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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,595.40, 15,871.14 and 6,199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,595.40, 15,871.14 and 6,199.44 is: 9,286.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,595.40 : 15,871.14 = 6,199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,595.40/15,871.14 = 6,199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,595.40x = 15,871.14 × 6,199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,595.40x = 98,392,180.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,392,180.16/10,595.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,286.31

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