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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,592.52, 15,888.66 and 6,237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,592.52, 15,888.66 and 6,237.66 is: 9,356.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,592.52 : 15,888.66 = 6,237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,592.52/15,888.66 = 6,237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,592.52x = 15,888.66 × 6,237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,592.52x = 99,108,058.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,108,058.94/10,592.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,356.42

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