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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,632.87, 15,936.75 and 6,253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,632.87, 15,936.75 and 6,253.20 is: 9,372.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,632.87 : 15,936.75 = 6,253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,632.87/15,936.75 = 6,253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,632.87x = 15,936.75 × 6,253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,632.87x = 99,655,685.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,655,685.10/10,632.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,372.42

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