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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,501.98, 15,750.62 and 6,336.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,501.98, 15,750.62 and 6,336.26 is: 9,502.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,501.98 : 15,750.62 = 6,336.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,501.98/15,750.62 = 6,336.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,501.98x = 15,750.62 × 6,336.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,501.98x = 99,800,084.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,800,084.47/10,501.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,502.98

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