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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,644.32, 15,927.60 and 6,263.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,644.32, 15,927.60 and 6,263.84 is: 9,372.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,644.32 : 15,927.60 = 6,263.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,644.32/15,927.60 = 6,263.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,644.32x = 15,927.60 × 6,263.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,644.32x = 99,767,937.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,767,937.98/10,644.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,372.88

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