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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.15, 15,373.92 and 6,303.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.15, 15,373.92 and 6,303.38 is: 9,441.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.15 : 15,373.92 = 6,303.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.15/15,373.92 = 6,303.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.15x = 15,373.92 × 6,303.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.15x = 96,907,659.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,907,659.85/10,264.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,441.38

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