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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,470.96, 15,727.23 and 6,262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,470.96, 15,727.23 and 6,262.32 is: 9,405.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,470.96 : 15,727.23 = 6,262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,470.96/15,727.23 = 6,262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,470.96x = 15,727.23 × 6,262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,470.96x = 98,488,946.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,488,946.97/10,470.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.91

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