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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,644.40, 15,934.20 and 6,248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,644.40, 15,934.20 and 6,248.80 is: 9,354.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,644.40 : 15,934.20 = 6,248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,644.40/15,934.20 = 6,248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,644.40x = 15,934.20 × 6,248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,644.40x = 99,569,628.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,569,628.96/10,644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,354.18

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