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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.42, 15,573.27 and 6,234.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.42, 15,573.27 and 6,234.66 is: 9,342.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.42 : 15,573.27 = 6,234.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.42/15,573.27 = 6,234.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.42x = 15,573.27 × 6,234.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.42x = 97,094,043.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,094,043.54/10,392.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.78

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