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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,443.35, 15,648.62 and 6,273.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,443.35, 15,648.62 and 6,273.47 is: 9,400.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,443.35 : 15,648.62 = 6,273.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,443.35/15,648.62 = 6,273.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,443.35x = 15,648.62 × 6,273.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,443.35x = 98,171,038.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,171,038.50/10,443.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,400.34

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