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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,625.71, 15,916.68 and 6,232.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,625.71, 15,916.68 and 6,232.57 is: 9,336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,625.71 : 15,916.68 = 6,232.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,625.71/15,916.68 = 6,232.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,625.71x = 15,916.68 × 6,232.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,625.71x = 99,201,809.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,201,809.71/10,625.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,336.02

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