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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.19, 15,653.94 and 6,229.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.19, 15,653.94 and 6,229.91 is: 9,321.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.19 : 15,653.94 = 6,229.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.19/15,653.94 = 6,229.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.19x = 15,653.94 × 6,229.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.19x = 97,522,637.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,522,637.35/10,462.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,321.44

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