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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,626.84, 15,918.30 and 6,231.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,626.84, 15,918.30 and 6,231.06 is: 9,333.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,626.84 : 15,918.30 = 6,231.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,626.84/15,918.30 = 6,231.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,626.84x = 15,918.30 × 6,231.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,626.84x = 99,187,882.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,187,882.40/10,626.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,333.71

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