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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,212.64, 15,301.65 and 6,255.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,212.64, 15,301.65 and 6,255.62 is: 9,372.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,212.64 : 15,301.65 = 6,255.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,212.64/15,301.65 = 6,255.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,212.64x = 15,301.65 × 6,255.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,212.64x = 95,721,286.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,721,286.19/10,212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,372.83

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