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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,254.07, 15,363.79 and 6,297.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,254.07, 15,363.79 and 6,297.08 is: 9,434.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,254.07 : 15,363.79 = 6,297.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,254.07/15,363.79 = 6,297.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,254.07x = 15,363.79 × 6,297.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,254.07x = 96,746,922.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,746,922.17/10,254.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,434.98

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