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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,588.27, 15,876.25 and 6,196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,588.27, 15,876.25 and 6,196.50 is: 9,291.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,588.27 : 15,876.25 = 6,196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,588.27/15,876.25 = 6,196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,588.27x = 15,876.25 × 6,196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,588.27x = 98,377,202.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,377,202.49/10,588.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,291.15

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