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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,595.58, 15,886.08 and 6,155.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,595.58, 15,886.08 and 6,155.97 is: 9,229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,595.58 : 15,886.08 = 6,155.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,595.58/15,886.08 = 6,155.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,595.58x = 15,886.08 × 6,155.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,595.58x = 97,794,231.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,794,231.90/10,595.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,229.72

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