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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,497.50, 15,730.38 and 6,332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,497.50, 15,730.38 and 6,332.88 is: 9,489.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,497.50 : 15,730.38 = 6,332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,497.50/15,730.38 = 6,332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,497.50x = 15,730.38 × 6,332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,497.50x = 99,618,608.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,618,608.89/10,497.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,489.75

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