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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,622.40, 15,933.60 and 6,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,622.40, 15,933.60 and 6,014.40 is: 9,021.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,622.40 : 15,933.60 = 6,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,622.40/15,933.60 = 6,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,622.40x = 15,933.60 × 6,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,622.40x = 95,831,043.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,831,043.84/10,622.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,021.60

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