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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,062.40, 15,076.47 and 6,547.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,062.40, 15,076.47 and 6,547.06 is: 9,809.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,062.40 : 15,076.47 = 6,547.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,062.40/15,076.47 = 6,547.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,062.40x = 15,076.47 × 6,547.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,062.40x = 98,706,553.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,706,553.68/10,062.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,809.44

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