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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,185.60, 15,292.80 and 6,297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,185.60, 15,292.80 and 6,297.60 is: 9,455.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,185.60 : 15,292.80 = 6,297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,185.60/15,292.80 = 6,297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,185.60x = 15,292.80 × 6,297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,185.60x = 96,307,937.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,307,937.28/10,185.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,455.30

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