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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,255.07, 15,365.29 and 6,298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,255.07, 15,365.29 and 6,298.08 is: 9,436.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,255.07 : 15,365.29 = 6,298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,255.07/15,365.29 = 6,298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,255.07x = 15,365.29 × 6,298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,255.07x = 96,771,825.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,771,825.64/10,255.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,436.49

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