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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.60, 15,998.10 and 6,287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.60, 15,998.10 and 6,287.80 is: 9,425.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.60 : 15,998.10 = 6,287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.60/15,998.10 = 6,287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.60x = 15,998.10 × 6,287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.60x = 100,592,853.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,592,853.18/10,672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,425.34

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