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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,601.98, 15,895.28 and 6,218.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,601.98, 15,895.28 and 6,218.62 is: 9,323.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,601.98 : 15,895.28 = 6,218.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,601.98/15,895.28 = 6,218.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,601.98x = 15,895.28 × 6,218.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,601.98x = 98,846,706.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,846,706.11/10,601.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,323.42

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