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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,465.56, 15,677.58 and 6,306.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,465.56, 15,677.58 and 6,306.66 is: 9,447.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,465.56 : 15,677.58 = 6,306.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,465.56/15,677.58 = 6,306.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,465.56x = 15,677.58 × 6,306.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,465.56x = 98,873,166.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,873,166.68/10,465.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,447.48

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