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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.90, 15,948.48 and 6,195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.90, 15,948.48 and 6,195.03 is: 9,289.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.90 : 15,948.48 = 6,195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.90/15,948.48 = 6,195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.90x = 15,948.48 × 6,195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.90x = 98,801,312.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,801,312.05/10,635.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,289.42

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