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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,483.53, 15,719.27 and 6,270.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,483.53, 15,719.27 and 6,270.99 is: 9,402.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,483.53 : 15,719.27 = 6,270.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,483.53/15,719.27 = 6,270.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,483.53x = 15,719.27 × 6,270.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,483.53x = 98,575,353.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,575,353.62/10,483.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,402.88

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