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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,016.88, 15,038.28 and 6,326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,016.88, 15,038.28 and 6,326.52 is: 9,497.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,016.88 : 15,038.28 = 6,326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,016.88/15,038.28 = 6,326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,016.88x = 15,038.28 × 6,326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,016.88x = 95,139,979.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,139,979.19/10,016.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,497.97

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