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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,629.59, 15,922.49 and 6,236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,629.59, 15,922.49 and 6,236.46 is: 9,341.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,629.59 : 15,922.49 = 6,236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,629.59/15,922.49 = 6,236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,629.59x = 15,922.49 × 6,236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,629.59x = 99,299,940.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,299,940.80/10,629.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,341.85

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