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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,680.96, 15,999.36 and 6,284.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,680.96, 15,999.36 and 6,284.88 is: 9,414.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,680.96 : 15,999.36 = 6,284.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,680.96/15,999.36 = 6,284.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,680.96x = 15,999.36 × 6,284.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,680.96x = 100,554,057.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,554,057.68/10,680.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,414.33

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