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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,600.44, 15,906.32 and 6,226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,600.44, 15,906.32 and 6,226.44 is: 9,342.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,600.44 : 15,906.32 = 6,226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,600.44/15,906.32 = 6,226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,600.44x = 15,906.32 × 6,226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,600.44x = 99,039,747.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,039,747.10/10,600.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.98

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