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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.32, 15,469.11 and 6,605.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.32, 15,469.11 and 6,605.73 is: 9,924.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.32 : 15,469.11 = 6,605.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.32/15,469.11 = 6,605.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.32x = 15,469.11 × 6,605.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.32x = 102,184,764.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,184,764.00/10,296.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,924.40

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