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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,432.21, 15,627.47 and 6,269.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,432.21, 15,627.47 and 6,269.97 is: 9,392.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,432.21 : 15,627.47 = 6,269.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,432.21/15,627.47 = 6,269.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,432.21x = 15,627.47 × 6,269.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,432.21x = 97,983,768.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,983,768.08/10,432.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.43

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