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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,426.74, 15,644.15 and 6,269.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,426.74, 15,644.15 and 6,269.63 is: 9,406.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,426.74 : 15,644.15 = 6,269.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,426.74/15,644.15 = 6,269.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,426.74x = 15,644.15 × 6,269.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,426.74x = 98,082,922.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,082,922.60/10,426.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.86

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