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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,062.28, 15,110.36 and 6,558.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,062.28, 15,110.36 and 6,558.24 is: 9,848.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,062.28 : 15,110.36 = 6,558.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,062.28/15,110.36 = 6,558.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,062.28x = 15,110.36 × 6,558.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,062.28x = 99,097,367.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,097,367.37/10,062.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,848.40

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