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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,234.80, 15,327.90 and 6,298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,234.80, 15,327.90 and 6,298.20 is: 9,432.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,234.80 : 15,327.90 = 6,298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,234.80/15,327.90 = 6,298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,234.80x = 15,327.90 × 6,298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,234.80x = 96,538,179.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,538,179.78/10,234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,432.35

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