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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,425.24, 15,622.32 and 9,437.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,425.24, 15,622.32 and 9,437.46 is: 14,142.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,425.24 : 15,622.32 = 9,437.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,425.24/15,622.32 = 9,437.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,425.24x = 15,622.32 × 9,437.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,425.24x = 147,435,020.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,435,020.11/10,425.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,142.12

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