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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,631.43, 15,929.86 and 6,252.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,631.43, 15,929.86 and 6,252.87 is: 9,369.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,631.43 : 15,929.86 = 6,252.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,631.43/15,929.86 = 6,252.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,631.43x = 15,929.86 × 6,252.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,631.43x = 99,607,343.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,607,343.70/10,631.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,369.14

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