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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,442.80, 15,664.20 and 6,295.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,442.80, 15,664.20 and 6,295.60 is: 9,443.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,442.80 : 15,664.20 = 6,295.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,442.80/15,664.20 = 6,295.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,442.80x = 15,664.20 × 6,295.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,442.80x = 98,615,537.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,615,537.52/10,442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,443.40

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