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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,443.40, 15,665.10 and 6,296.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,443.40, 15,665.10 and 6,296.20 is: 9,444.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,443.40 : 15,665.10 = 6,296.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,443.40/15,665.10 = 6,296.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,443.40x = 15,665.10 × 6,296.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,443.40x = 98,630,602.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,630,602.62/10,443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,444.30

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