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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,238.68, 15,357.30 and 6,797.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,238.68, 15,357.30 and 6,797.08 is: 10,195.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,238.68 : 15,357.30 = 6,797.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,238.68/15,357.30 = 6,797.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,238.68x = 15,357.30 × 6,797.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,238.68x = 104,384,796.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,384,796.68/10,238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,195.14

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