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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,454.68, 15,671.43 and 6,275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,454.68, 15,671.43 and 6,275.12 is: 9,406.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,454.68 : 15,671.43 = 6,275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,454.68/15,671.43 = 6,275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,454.68x = 15,671.43 × 6,275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,454.68x = 98,340,025.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,340,025.46/10,454.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.32

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