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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,340.85, 15,512.36 and 6,444.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,340.85, 15,512.36 and 6,444.21 is: 9,666.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,340.85 : 15,512.36 = 6,444.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,340.85/15,512.36 = 6,444.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,340.85x = 15,512.36 × 6,444.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,340.85x = 99,964,873.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,964,873.21/10,340.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,666.99

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