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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,442.70, 15,625.62 and 6,285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,442.70, 15,625.62 and 6,285.24 is: 9,404.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,442.70 : 15,625.62 = 6,285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,442.70/15,625.62 = 6,285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,442.70x = 15,625.62 × 6,285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,442.70x = 98,210,771.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,210,771.85/10,442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,404.73

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