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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,927.38, 16,407.43 and 6,252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,927.38, 16,407.43 and 6,252.66 is: 9,388.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,927.38 : 16,407.43 = 6,252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,927.38/16,407.43 = 6,252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,927.38x = 16,407.43 × 6,252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,927.38x = 102,590,081.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,590,081.26/10,927.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,388.35

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