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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,469.08, 15,701.22 and 6,253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,469.08, 15,701.22 and 6,253.52 is: 9,378.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,469.08 : 15,701.22 = 6,253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,469.08/15,701.22 = 6,253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,469.08x = 15,701.22 × 6,253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,469.08x = 98,187,893.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,187,893.29/10,469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,378.85

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