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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,308.62, 22,962.94 and 6,074.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,308.62, 22,962.94 and 6,074.62 is: 9,111.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,308.62 : 22,962.94 = 6,074.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,308.62/22,962.94 = 6,074.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,308.62x = 22,962.94 × 6,074.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,308.62x = 139,491,134.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,491,134.58/15,308.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,111.93

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