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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,667.40, 15,968.70 and 6,271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,667.40, 15,968.70 and 6,271.80 is: 9,388.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,667.40 : 15,968.70 = 6,271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,667.40/15,968.70 = 6,271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,667.40x = 15,968.70 × 6,271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,667.40x = 100,152,492.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,152,492.66/10,667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,388.65

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