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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,158.76, 15,263.70 and 6,462.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,158.76, 15,263.70 and 6,462.64 is: 9,710.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,158.76 : 15,263.70 = 6,462.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,158.76/15,263.70 = 6,462.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,158.76x = 15,263.70 × 6,462.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,158.76x = 98,643,798.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,643,798.17/10,158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,710.22

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