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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,632.62, 15,950.64 and 6,475.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,632.62, 15,950.64 and 6,475.70 is: 9,714.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,632.62 : 15,950.64 = 6,475.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,632.62/15,950.64 = 6,475.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,632.62x = 15,950.64 × 6,475.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,632.62x = 103,291,559.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,291,559.45/10,632.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,714.59

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