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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,239.80, 15,359.70 and 6,351.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,239.80, 15,359.70 and 6,351.80 is: 9,527.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,239.80 : 15,359.70 = 6,351.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,239.80/15,359.70 = 6,351.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,239.80x = 15,359.70 × 6,351.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,239.80x = 97,561,742.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,561,742.46/10,239.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,527.70

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