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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.64, 15,645.96 and 6,318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.64, 15,645.96 and 6,318 is: 9,477

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.64 : 15,645.96 = 6,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.64/15,645.96 = 6,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.64x = 15,645.96 × 6,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.64x = 98,851,175.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,851,175.28/10,430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,477

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