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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.30, 15,325.60 and 6,517.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.30, 15,325.60 and 6,517.40 is: 9,758.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.30 : 15,325.60 = 6,517.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.30/15,325.60 = 6,517.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.30x = 15,325.60 × 6,517.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.30x = 99,883,065.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,883,065.44/10,235.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,758.68

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