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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,625.16, 15,940.58 and 9,463.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,625.16, 15,940.58 and 9,463.13 is: 14,197.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,625.16 : 15,940.58 = 9,463.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,625.16/15,940.58 = 9,463.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,625.16x = 15,940.58 × 9,463.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,625.16x = 150,847,653.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,847,653.80/10,625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,197.21

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