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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,495.65, 15,766.58 and 6,338.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,495.65, 15,766.58 and 6,338.14 is: 9,521.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,495.65 : 15,766.58 = 6,338.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,495.65/15,766.58 = 6,338.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,495.65x = 15,766.58 × 6,338.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,495.65x = 99,930,791.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,930,791.36/10,495.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,521.16

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