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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,652.70, 15,979.05 and 6,205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,652.70, 15,979.05 and 6,205.80 is: 9,308.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,652.70 : 15,979.05 = 6,205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,652.70/15,979.05 = 6,205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,652.70x = 15,979.05 × 6,205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,652.70x = 99,162,788.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,162,788.49/10,652.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,308.70

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