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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,942.08, 16,397.64 and 6,252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,942.08, 16,397.64 and 6,252.48 is: 9,369.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,942.08 : 16,397.64 = 6,252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,942.08/16,397.64 = 6,252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,942.08x = 16,397.64 × 6,252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,942.08x = 102,525,916.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,525,916.15/10,942.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,369.87

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