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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.26, 15,919.02 and 6,234.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.26, 15,919.02 and 6,234.13 is: 9,338.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.26 : 15,919.02 = 6,234.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.26/15,919.02 = 6,234.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.26x = 15,919.02 × 6,234.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.26x = 99,241,160.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,241,160.56/10,627.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,338.36

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