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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,450.08, 15,652.08 and 6,337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,450.08, 15,652.08 and 6,337.44 is: 9,492.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,450.08 : 15,652.08 = 6,337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,450.08/15,652.08 = 6,337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,450.08x = 15,652.08 × 6,337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,450.08x = 99,194,117.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,194,117.88/10,450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,492.19

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