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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,218.06, 15,346.53 and 6,349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,218.06, 15,346.53 and 6,349.50 is: 9,536.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,218.06 : 15,346.53 = 6,349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,218.06/15,346.53 = 6,349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,218.06x = 15,346.53 × 6,349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,218.06x = 97,442,792.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,442,792.24/10,218.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,536.33

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