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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.43, 15,928.36 and 6,251.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.43, 15,928.36 and 6,251.87 is: 9,367.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.43 : 15,928.36 = 6,251.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.43/15,928.36 = 6,251.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.43x = 15,928.36 × 6,251.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.43x = 99,582,036.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,582,036.03/10,630.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,367.64

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