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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,647.36, 15,970.56 and 6,261.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,647.36, 15,970.56 and 6,261.12 is: 9,391.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,647.36 : 15,970.56 = 6,261.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,647.36/15,970.56 = 6,261.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,647.36x = 15,970.56 × 6,261.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,647.36x = 99,993,592.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,993,592.63/10,647.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,391.40

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