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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,473.03, 15,708.74 and 6,087.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,473.03, 15,708.74 and 6,087.69 is: 9,131.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,473.03 : 15,708.74 = 6,087.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,473.03/15,708.74 = 6,087.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,473.03x = 15,708.74 × 6,087.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,473.03x = 95,629,908.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,629,908.97/10,473.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,131.06

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