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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.82, 15,363.42 and 6,296.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.82, 15,363.42 and 6,296.86 is: 9,434.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.82 : 15,363.42 = 6,296.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.82/15,363.42 = 6,296.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.82x = 15,363.42 × 6,296.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.82x = 96,741,249.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,741,249.45/10,253.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,434.65

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