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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.46, 15,624.85 and 6,268.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.46, 15,624.85 and 6,268.22 is: 9,389.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.46 : 15,624.85 = 6,268.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.46/15,624.85 = 6,268.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.46x = 15,624.85 × 6,268.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.46x = 97,939,903.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,939,903.47/10,430.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,389.80

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