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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.82, 15,673.70 and 6,071.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.82, 15,673.70 and 6,071.06 is: 9,094.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.82 : 15,673.70 = 6,071.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.82/15,673.70 = 6,071.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.82x = 15,673.70 × 6,071.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.82x = 95,155,973.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,155,973.12/10,462.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,094.68

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