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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.58, 15,885.81 and 6,211.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.58, 15,885.81 and 6,211.98 is: 9,303.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.58 : 15,885.81 = 6,211.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.58/15,885.81 = 6,211.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.58x = 15,885.81 × 6,211.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.58x = 98,682,334.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,682,334.00/10,607.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,303.00

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