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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.32, 15,337.75 and 6,302.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.32, 15,337.75 and 6,302.07 is: 9,431.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.32 : 15,337.75 = 6,302.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.32/15,337.75 = 6,302.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.32x = 15,337.75 × 6,302.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.32x = 96,659,574.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,659,574.14/10,248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,431.75

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