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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,536.67, 15,765.31 and 6,304.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,536.67, 15,765.31 and 6,304.42 is: 9,432.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,536.67 : 15,765.31 = 6,304.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,536.67/15,765.31 = 6,304.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,536.67x = 15,765.31 × 6,304.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,536.67x = 99,391,135.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,391,135.67/10,536.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,432.88

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