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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.40, 22,965.60 and 6,546.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.40, 22,965.60 and 6,546.20 is: 9,819.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.40 : 22,965.60 = 6,546.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.40/22,965.60 = 6,546.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.40x = 22,965.60 × 6,546.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.40x = 150,337,410.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,337,410.72/15,310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,819.30

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