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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,968.09, 16,425.77 and 6,273.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,968.09, 16,425.77 and 6,273.87 is: 9,395.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,968.09 : 16,425.77 = 6,273.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,968.09/16,425.77 = 6,273.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,968.09x = 16,425.77 × 6,273.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,968.09x = 103,053,145.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,053,145.63/10,968.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,395.72

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