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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.67, 15,564.15 and 6,473.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.67, 15,564.15 and 6,473.52 is: 9,712.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.67 : 15,564.15 = 6,473.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.67/15,564.15 = 6,473.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.67x = 15,564.15 × 6,473.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.67x = 100,754,836.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,754,836.31/10,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,712.55

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