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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,467.60, 15,712.44 and 6,317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,467.60, 15,712.44 and 6,317.76 is: 9,483.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,467.60 : 15,712.44 = 6,317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,467.60/15,712.44 = 6,317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,467.60x = 15,712.44 × 6,317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,467.60x = 99,267,424.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,267,424.93/10,467.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,483.30

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