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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.34, 15,393.60 and 6,364.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.34, 15,393.60 and 6,364.14 is: 9,540.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.34 : 15,393.60 = 6,364.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.34/15,393.60 = 6,364.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.34x = 15,393.60 × 6,364.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.34x = 97,967,025.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,967,025.50/10,268.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,540.69

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