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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,546.68, 15,823.32 and 6,334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,546.68, 15,823.32 and 6,334.68 is: 9,504.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,546.68 : 15,823.32 = 6,334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,546.68/15,823.32 = 6,334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,546.68x = 15,823.32 × 6,334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,546.68x = 100,235,668.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,235,668.74/10,546.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,504.00

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