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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,437.52, 15,621.41 and 6,207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,437.52, 15,621.41 and 6,207.04 is: 9,289.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,437.52 : 15,621.41 = 6,207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,437.52/15,621.41 = 6,207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,437.52x = 15,621.41 × 6,207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,437.52x = 96,962,693.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,962,693.19/10,437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,289.82

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