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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.38, 15,573.69 and 6,464.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.38, 15,573.69 and 6,464.94 is: 9,706.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.38 : 15,573.69 = 6,464.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.38/15,573.69 = 6,464.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.38x = 15,573.69 × 6,464.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.38x = 100,682,971.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,682,971.43/10,372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,706.83

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