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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,281.13, 15,386.06 and 6,330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,281.13, 15,386.06 and 6,330.63 is: 9,473.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,281.13 : 15,386.06 = 6,330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,281.13/15,386.06 = 6,330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,281.13x = 15,386.06 × 6,330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,281.13x = 97,403,344.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,403,344.43/10,281.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,473.99

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