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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,425.96, 15,662.46 and 6,054.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,425.96, 15,662.46 and 6,054.12 is: 9,094.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,425.96 : 15,662.46 = 6,054.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,425.96/15,662.46 = 6,054.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,425.96x = 15,662.46 × 6,054.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,425.96x = 94,822,412.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,822,412.34/10,425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,094.84

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