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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,182.24, 15,285.84 and 6,294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,182.24, 15,285.84 and 6,294.24 is: 9,449.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,182.24 : 15,285.84 = 6,294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,182.24/15,285.84 = 6,294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,182.24x = 15,285.84 × 6,294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,182.24x = 96,212,745.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,212,745.56/10,182.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,449.07

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