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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,475.08, 15,710.22 and 6,259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,475.08, 15,710.22 and 6,259.52 is: 9,387.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,475.08 : 15,710.22 = 6,259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,475.08/15,710.22 = 6,259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,475.08x = 15,710.22 × 6,259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,475.08x = 98,338,436.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,338,436.29/10,475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,387.85

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