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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,498.50, 15,731.88 and 6,333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,498.50, 15,731.88 and 6,333.88 is: 9,491.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,498.50 : 15,731.88 = 6,333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,498.50/15,731.88 = 6,333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,498.50x = 15,731.88 × 6,333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,498.50x = 99,643,840.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,643,840.09/10,498.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,491.25

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