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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,230.30, 15,318.11 and 6,512.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,230.30, 15,318.11 and 6,512.40 is: 9,751.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,230.30 : 15,318.11 = 6,512.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,230.30/15,318.11 = 6,512.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,230.30x = 15,318.11 × 6,512.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,230.30x = 99,757,675.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,757,675.85/10,230.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,751.20

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