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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,232.30, 15,348.45 and 6,344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,232.30, 15,348.45 and 6,344.30 is: 9,516.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,232.30 : 15,348.45 = 6,344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,232.30/15,348.45 = 6,344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,232.30x = 15,348.45 × 6,344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,232.30x = 97,375,171.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,375,171.34/10,232.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,516.45

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