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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,226.06, 15,358.54 and 6,357.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,226.06, 15,358.54 and 6,357.50 is: 9,548.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,226.06 : 15,358.54 = 6,357.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,226.06/15,358.54 = 6,357.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,226.06x = 15,358.54 × 6,357.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,226.06x = 97,641,918.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,641,918.05/10,226.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,548.34

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