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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.80, 15,350.70 and 6,515.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.80, 15,350.70 and 6,515.90 is: 9,773.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.80 : 15,350.70 = 6,515.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.80/15,350.70 = 6,515.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.80x = 15,350.70 × 6,515.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.80x = 100,023,626.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,023,626.13/10,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,773.85

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