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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,043.72, 15,057.16 and 6,344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,043.72, 15,057.16 and 6,344.88 is: 9,512.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,043.72 : 15,057.16 = 6,344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,043.72/15,057.16 = 6,344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,043.72x = 15,057.16 × 6,344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,043.72x = 95,535,873.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,535,873.34/10,043.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,512.00

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