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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,951.40, 16,427.10 and 6,269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,951.40, 16,427.10 and 6,269.60 is: 9,404.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,951.40 : 16,427.10 = 6,269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,951.40/16,427.10 = 6,269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,951.40x = 16,427.10 × 6,269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,951.40x = 102,991,346.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,991,346.16/10,951.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,404.40

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