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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.30, 15,363.48 and 6,348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.30, 15,363.48 and 6,348.92 is: 9,529.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.30 : 15,363.48 = 6,348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.30/15,363.48 = 6,348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.30x = 15,363.48 × 6,348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.30x = 97,541,505.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,541,505.44/10,235.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,529.91

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