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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.13, 15,337.45 and 6,301.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.13, 15,337.45 and 6,301.87 is: 9,431.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.13 : 15,337.45 = 6,301.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.13/15,337.45 = 6,301.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.13x = 15,337.45 × 6,301.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.13x = 96,654,573.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,654,573.71/10,248.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,431.43

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