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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,636.56, 15,949.62 and 6,195.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,636.56, 15,949.62 and 6,195.74 is: 9,290.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,636.56 : 15,949.62 = 6,195.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,636.56/15,949.62 = 6,195.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,636.56x = 15,949.62 × 6,195.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,636.56x = 98,819,618.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,819,618.87/10,636.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,290.56

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