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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,433.09, 15,628.77 and 6,270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,433.09, 15,628.77 and 6,270.84 is: 9,393.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,433.09 : 15,628.77 = 6,270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,433.09/15,628.77 = 6,270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,433.09x = 15,628.77 × 6,270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,433.09x = 98,005,516.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,005,516.07/10,433.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,393.72

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