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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.96, 15,936.35 and 6,463.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.96, 15,936.35 and 6,463.29 is: 9,684.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.96 : 15,936.35 = 6,463.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.96/15,936.35 = 6,463.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.96x = 15,936.35 × 6,463.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.96x = 103,001,279.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,001,279.04/10,635.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,684.25

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