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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,619.40, 15,923.70 and 6,238.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,619.40, 15,923.70 and 6,238.20 is: 9,354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,619.40 : 15,923.70 = 6,238.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,619.40/15,923.70 = 6,238.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,619.40x = 15,923.70 × 6,238.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,619.40x = 99,335,225.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,335,225.34/10,619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,354.13

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