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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,621.40, 15,926.70 and 6,240.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,621.40, 15,926.70 and 6,240.20 is: 9,357.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,621.40 : 15,926.70 = 6,240.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,621.40/15,926.70 = 6,240.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,621.40x = 15,926.70 × 6,240.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,621.40x = 99,385,793.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,385,793.34/10,621.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,357.13

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