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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,496.36, 15,723.60 and 6,323.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,496.36, 15,723.60 and 6,323.78 is: 9,473.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,496.36 : 15,723.60 = 6,323.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,496.36/15,723.60 = 6,323.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,496.36x = 15,723.60 × 6,323.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,496.36x = 99,432,508.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,432,508.59/10,496.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,473.05

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