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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,492.17, 15,730.40 and 6,331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,492.17, 15,730.40 and 6,331.20 is: 9,492.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,492.17 : 15,730.40 = 6,331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,492.17/15,730.40 = 6,331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,492.17x = 15,730.40 × 6,331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,492.17x = 99,592,308.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,592,308.48/10,492.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,492.06

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