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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,425.24, 15,641.89 and 6,268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,425.24, 15,641.89 and 6,268.12 is: 9,404.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,425.24 : 15,641.89 = 6,268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,425.24/15,641.89 = 6,268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,425.24x = 15,641.89 × 6,268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,425.24x = 98,045,188.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,045,188.77/10,425.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,404.60

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