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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.97, 15,920.03 and 6,234.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.97, 15,920.03 and 6,234.84 is: 9,339.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.97 : 15,920.03 = 6,234.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.97/15,920.03 = 6,234.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.97x = 15,920.03 × 6,234.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.97x = 99,258,855.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,258,855.43/10,627.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,339.40

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