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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.88, 15,372.05 and 6,302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.88, 15,372.05 and 6,302.12 is: 9,439.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.88 : 15,372.05 = 6,302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.88/15,372.05 = 6,302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.88x = 15,372.05 × 6,302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.88x = 96,876,395.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,876,395.38/10,262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,439.49

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