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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.95, 15,524.18 and 6,393.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.95, 15,524.18 and 6,393.60 is: 9,592.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.95 : 15,524.18 = 6,393.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.95/15,524.18 = 6,393.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.95x = 15,524.18 × 6,393.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.95x = 99,255,389.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,255,389.26/10,346.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,592.72

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