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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,629.68, 15,927.24 and 6,251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,629.68, 15,927.24 and 6,251.12 is: 9,366.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,629.68 : 15,927.24 = 6,251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,629.68/15,927.24 = 6,251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,629.68x = 15,927.24 × 6,251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,629.68x = 99,563,088.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,563,088.51/10,629.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,366.52

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