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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,485.60, 15,707.52 and 6,326.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,485.60, 15,707.52 and 6,326.72 is: 9,477.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,485.60 : 15,707.52 = 6,326.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,485.60/15,707.52 = 6,326.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,485.60x = 15,707.52 × 6,326.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,485.60x = 99,377,080.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,377,080.93/10,485.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,477.48

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