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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,539.38, 15,812.33 and 6,327.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,539.38, 15,812.33 and 6,327.34 is: 9,492.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,539.38 : 15,812.33 = 6,327.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,539.38/15,812.33 = 6,327.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,539.38x = 15,812.33 × 6,327.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,539.38x = 100,049,916.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,049,916.93/10,539.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,492.96

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