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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.52, 15,394.58 and 6,315.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.52, 15,394.58 and 6,315.42 is: 9,472.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.52 : 15,394.58 = 6,315.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.52/15,394.58 = 6,315.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.52x = 15,394.58 × 6,315.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.52x = 97,223,219.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,223,219.43/10,263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,472.69

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