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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.39, 15,364.92 and 6,950.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.39, 15,364.92 and 6,950.48 is: 10,421.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.39 : 15,364.92 = 6,950.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.39/15,364.92 = 6,950.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.39x = 15,364.92 × 6,950.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.39x = 106,793,534.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,793,534.41/10,247.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,421.54

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