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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,587.06, 15,863.52 and 6,208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,587.06, 15,863.52 and 6,208.20 is: 9,302.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,587.06 : 15,863.52 = 6,208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,587.06/15,863.52 = 6,208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,587.06x = 15,863.52 × 6,208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,587.06x = 98,483,904.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,483,904.86/10,587.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,302.29

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