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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.28, 15,419.58 and 6,572.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.28, 15,419.58 and 6,572.68 is: 9,874.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.28 : 15,419.58 = 6,572.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.28/15,419.58 = 6,572.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.28x = 15,419.58 × 6,572.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.28x = 101,347,965.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,347,965.07/10,263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,874.81

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