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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,452.28, 15,657.72 and 6,293.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,452.28, 15,657.72 and 6,293.38 is: 9,427.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,452.28 : 15,657.72 = 6,293.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,452.28/15,657.72 = 6,293.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,452.28x = 15,657.72 × 6,293.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,452.28x = 98,539,981.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,539,981.89/10,452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,427.61

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