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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,204.40, 15,277.40 and 6,282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,204.40, 15,277.40 and 6,282.40 is: 9,405.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,204.40 : 15,277.40 = 6,282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,204.40/15,277.40 = 6,282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,204.40x = 15,277.40 × 6,282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,204.40x = 95,978,737.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,978,737.76/10,204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.62

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