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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,232.06, 15,367.56 and 6,363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,232.06, 15,367.56 and 6,363.50 is: 9,557.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,232.06 : 15,367.56 = 6,363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,232.06/15,367.56 = 6,363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,232.06x = 15,367.56 × 6,363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,232.06x = 97,791,468.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,791,468.06/10,232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,557.36

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