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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,473.58, 15,707.97 and 6,258.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,473.58, 15,707.97 and 6,258.02 is: 9,385.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,473.58 : 15,707.97 = 6,258.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,473.58/15,707.97 = 6,258.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,473.58x = 15,707.97 × 6,258.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,473.58x = 98,300,790.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,300,790.42/10,473.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,385.60

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