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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.43, 15,526.97 and 6,200.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.43, 15,526.97 and 6,200.47 is: 9,290.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.43 : 15,526.97 = 6,200.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.43/15,526.97 = 6,200.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.43x = 15,526.97 × 6,200.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.43x = 96,274,470.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,274,470.87/10,362.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,290.72

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