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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,601.18, 15,901.82 and 6,215.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,601.18, 15,901.82 and 6,215.56 is: 9,323.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,601.18 : 15,901.82 = 6,215.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,601.18/15,901.82 = 6,215.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,601.18x = 15,901.82 × 6,215.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,601.18x = 98,838,739.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,838,739.74/10,601.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,323.37

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