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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,447.01, 15,649.64 and 6,284.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,447.01, 15,649.64 and 6,284.73 is: 9,414.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,447.01 : 15,649.64 = 6,284.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,447.01/15,649.64 = 6,284.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,447.01x = 15,649.64 × 6,284.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,447.01x = 98,353,762.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,353,762.00/10,447.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,414.54

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