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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,498.36, 15,726.60 and 6,325.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,498.36, 15,726.60 and 6,325.78 is: 9,476.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,498.36 : 15,726.60 = 6,325.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,498.36/15,726.60 = 6,325.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,498.36x = 15,726.60 × 6,325.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,498.36x = 99,483,011.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,483,011.75/10,498.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,476.05

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