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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,481.58, 15,719.73 and 6,266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,481.58, 15,719.73 and 6,266.04 is: 9,397.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,481.58 : 15,719.73 = 6,266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,481.58/15,719.73 = 6,266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,481.58x = 15,719.73 × 6,266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,481.58x = 98,500,456.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,500,456.97/10,481.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,397.48

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