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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,167.44, 15,237.40 and 6,463.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,167.44, 15,237.40 and 6,463.76 is: 9,686.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,167.44 : 15,237.40 = 6,463.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,167.44/15,237.40 = 6,463.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,167.44x = 15,237.40 × 6,463.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,167.44x = 98,490,896.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,490,896.62/10,167.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,686.89

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