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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.64, 15,541.36 and 6,260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.64, 15,541.36 and 6,260 is: 9,379.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.64 : 15,541.36 = 6,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.64/15,541.36 = 6,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.64x = 15,541.36 × 6,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.64x = 97,288,913.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,288,913.60/10,372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,379.38

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