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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.60, 15,415.80 and 6,379.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.60, 15,415.80 and 6,379.60 is: 9,578.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.60 : 15,415.80 = 6,379.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.60/15,415.80 = 6,379.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.60x = 15,415.80 × 6,379.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.60x = 98,346,637.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,346,637.68/10,267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,578.35

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