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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,461.08, 15,689.22 and 6,245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,461.08, 15,689.22 and 6,245.52 is: 9,366.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,461.08 : 15,689.22 = 6,245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,461.08/15,689.22 = 6,245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,461.08x = 15,689.22 × 6,245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,461.08x = 97,987,337.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,987,337.29/10,461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,366.85

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