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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.08, 15,885.06 and 6,211.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.08, 15,885.06 and 6,211.48 is: 9,302.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.08 : 15,885.06 = 6,211.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.08/15,885.06 = 6,211.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.08x = 15,885.06 × 6,211.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.08x = 98,669,732.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,669,732.49/10,607.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,302.25

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