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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,629.95, 15,923.04 and 6,236.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,629.95, 15,923.04 and 6,236.82 is: 9,342.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,629.95 : 15,923.04 = 6,236.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,629.95/15,923.04 = 6,236.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,629.95x = 15,923.04 × 6,236.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,629.95x = 99,309,134.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,309,134.33/10,629.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.39

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