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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.40, 15,039.46 and 6,283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.40, 15,039.46 and 6,283.74 is: 9,428.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.40 : 15,039.46 = 6,283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.40/15,039.46 = 6,283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.40x = 15,039.46 × 6,283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.40x = 94,504,085.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,504,085.29/10,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,428.35

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