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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,083.58, 22,602.28 and 6,313.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,083.58, 22,602.28 and 6,313.72 is: 9,460.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,083.58 : 22,602.28 = 6,313.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,083.58/22,602.28 = 6,313.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,083.58x = 22,602.28 × 6,313.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,083.58x = 142,704,467.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,704,467.28/15,083.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,460.91

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