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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,893.72, 16,314.66 and 6,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,893.72, 16,314.66 and 6,267 is: 9,385.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,893.72 : 16,314.66 = 6,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,893.72/16,314.66 = 6,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,893.72x = 16,314.66 × 6,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,893.72x = 102,243,974.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,243,974.22/10,893.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,385.59

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