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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,497.08, 15,714.90 and 6,365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,497.08, 15,714.90 and 6,365.24 is: 9,529.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,497.08 : 15,714.90 = 6,365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,497.08/15,714.90 = 6,365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,497.08x = 15,714.90 × 6,365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,497.08x = 100,029,110.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,029,110.08/10,497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,529.23

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