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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,257.03, 15,341.81 and 6,298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,257.03, 15,341.81 and 6,298.56 is: 9,420.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,257.03 : 15,341.81 = 6,298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,257.03/15,341.81 = 6,298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,257.03x = 15,341.81 × 6,298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,257.03x = 96,631,279.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,631,279.30/10,257.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,420.98

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