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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,472.48, 15,707.28 and 6,092

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,472.48, 15,707.28 and 6,092 is: 9,137.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,472.48 : 15,707.28 = 6,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,472.48/15,707.28 = 6,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,472.48x = 15,707.28 × 6,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,472.48x = 95,688,749.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,688,749.76/10,472.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,137.16

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