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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,645.36, 15,962.69 and 6,204.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,645.36, 15,962.69 and 6,204.46 is: 9,303.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,645.36 : 15,962.69 = 6,204.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,645.36/15,962.69 = 6,204.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,645.36x = 15,962.69 × 6,204.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,645.36x = 99,039,871.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,039,871.60/10,645.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,303.57

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