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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,443.76, 15,644.77 and 6,281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,443.76, 15,644.77 and 6,281.48 is: 9,409.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,443.76 : 15,644.77 = 6,281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,443.76/15,644.77 = 6,281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,443.76x = 15,644.77 × 6,281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,443.76x = 98,272,333.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,272,333.27/10,443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,409.67

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