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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.13, 15,808.38 and 6,383.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.13, 15,808.38 and 6,383.23 is: 9,570.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.13 : 15,808.38 = 6,383.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.13/15,808.38 = 6,383.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.13x = 15,808.38 × 6,383.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.13x = 100,908,525.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,908,525.47/10,544.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,570.11

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