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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,625.06, 15,931.71 and 4,294.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,625.06, 15,931.71 and 4,294.23 is: 6,438.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,625.06 : 15,931.71 = 4,294.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,625.06/15,931.71 = 4,294.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,625.06x = 15,931.71 × 4,294.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,625.06x = 68,414,427.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,414,427.03/10,625.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,438.97

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