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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,614.34, 15,924.21 and 6,235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,614.34, 15,924.21 and 6,235.48 is: 9,354.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,614.34 : 15,924.21 = 6,235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,614.34/15,924.21 = 6,235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,614.34x = 15,924.21 × 6,235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,614.34x = 99,295,092.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,295,092.97/10,614.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,354.81

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