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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,942.59, 16,412.35 and 6,247.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,942.59, 16,412.35 and 6,247.38 is: 9,370.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,942.59 : 16,412.35 = 6,247.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,942.59/16,412.35 = 6,247.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,942.59x = 16,412.35 × 6,247.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,942.59x = 102,534,155.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,534,155.91/10,942.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,370.19

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