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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.68, 15,971.66 and 6,295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.68, 15,971.66 and 6,295.68 is: 9,424.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.68 : 15,971.66 = 6,295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.68/15,971.66 = 6,295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.68x = 15,971.66 × 6,295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.68x = 100,552,460.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,552,460.43/10,669.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,424.13

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