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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,157.03, 15,240.09 and 6,458.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,157.03, 15,240.09 and 6,458.30 is: 9,690.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,157.03 : 15,240.09 = 6,458.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,157.03/15,240.09 = 6,458.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,157.03x = 15,240.09 × 6,458.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,157.03x = 98,425,073.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,425,073.25/10,157.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,690.34

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