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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,592.10, 15,877.35 and 6,207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,592.10, 15,877.35 and 6,207.30 is: 9,304.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,592.10 : 15,877.35 = 6,207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,592.10/15,877.35 = 6,207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,592.10x = 15,877.35 × 6,207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,592.10x = 98,555,474.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,555,474.66/10,592.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,304.62

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