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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.10, 15,407.55 and 6,374.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.10, 15,407.55 and 6,374.10 is: 9,570.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.10 : 15,407.55 = 6,374.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.10/15,407.55 = 6,374.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.10x = 15,407.55 × 6,374.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.10x = 98,209,264.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,209,264.46/10,262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,570.09

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