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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,432.16, 15,627.38 and 6,269.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,432.16, 15,627.38 and 6,269.89 is: 9,392.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,432.16 : 15,627.38 = 6,269.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,432.16/15,627.38 = 6,269.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,432.16x = 15,627.38 × 6,269.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,432.16x = 97,981,953.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,981,953.59/10,432.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.30

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