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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,339.16, 15,502.26 and 6,825.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,339.16, 15,502.26 and 6,825.44 is: 10,233.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,339.16 : 15,502.26 = 6,825.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,339.16/15,502.26 = 6,825.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,339.16x = 15,502.26 × 6,825.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,339.16x = 105,809,745.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,809,745.49/10,339.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,233.88

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