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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,474.08, 15,708.72 and 6,258.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,474.08, 15,708.72 and 6,258.52 is: 9,386.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,474.08 : 15,708.72 = 6,258.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,474.08/15,708.72 = 6,258.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,474.08x = 15,708.72 × 6,258.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,474.08x = 98,313,338.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,313,338.29/10,474.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,386.35

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