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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,629.45, 15,922.28 and 6,236.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,629.45, 15,922.28 and 6,236.31 is: 9,341.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,629.45 : 15,922.28 = 6,236.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,629.45/15,922.28 = 6,236.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,629.45x = 15,922.28 × 6,236.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,629.45x = 99,296,273.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,296,273.99/10,629.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,341.62

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