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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,463.28, 15,700.32 and 6,955.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,463.28, 15,700.32 and 6,955.68 is: 10,437.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,463.28 : 15,700.32 = 6,955.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,463.28/15,700.32 = 6,955.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,463.28x = 15,700.32 × 6,955.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,463.28x = 109,206,401.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,206,401.82/10,463.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,437.11

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