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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,647.05, 15,972.39 and 6,262.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,647.05, 15,972.39 and 6,262.11 is: 9,394.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,647.05 : 15,972.39 = 6,262.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,647.05/15,972.39 = 6,262.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,647.05x = 15,972.39 × 6,262.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,647.05x = 100,020,863.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,020,863.14/10,647.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,394.24

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