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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.65, 15,373.17 and 6,302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.65, 15,373.17 and 6,302.88 is: 9,440.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.65 : 15,373.17 = 6,302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.65/15,373.17 = 6,302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.65x = 15,373.17 × 6,302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.65x = 96,895,245.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,895,245.73/10,263.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,440.63

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