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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,255.32, 15,365.67 and 6,298.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,255.32, 15,365.67 and 6,298.35 is: 9,436.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,255.32 : 15,365.67 = 6,298.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,255.32/15,365.67 = 6,298.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,255.32x = 15,365.67 × 6,298.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,255.32x = 96,778,367.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,778,367.64/10,255.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,436.89

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