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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,232.36, 15,347.51 and 6,433.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,232.36, 15,347.51 and 6,433.16 is: 9,649.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,232.36 : 15,347.51 = 6,433.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,232.36/15,347.51 = 6,433.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,232.36x = 15,347.51 × 6,433.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,232.36x = 98,732,987.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,732,987.43/10,232.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,649.09

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