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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,644.71, 15,978.81 and 6,207.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,644.71, 15,978.81 and 6,207.13 is: 9,317.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,644.71 : 15,978.81 = 6,207.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,644.71/15,978.81 = 6,207.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,644.71x = 15,978.81 × 6,207.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,644.71x = 99,182,471.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,182,471.02/10,644.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,317.54

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