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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,501.09, 15,730.61 and 6,328.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,501.09, 15,730.61 and 6,328.48 is: 9,480.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,501.09 : 15,730.61 = 6,328.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,501.09/15,730.61 = 6,328.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,501.09x = 15,730.61 × 6,328.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,501.09x = 99,550,809.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,550,809.30/10,501.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,480.04

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