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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,256.36, 15,384.38 and 6,254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,256.36, 15,384.38 and 6,254.92 is: 9,382.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,256.36 : 15,384.38 = 6,254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,256.36/15,384.38 = 6,254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,256.36x = 15,384.38 × 6,254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,256.36x = 96,228,066.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,228,066.15/10,256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,382.28

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