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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.52, 15,395.04 and 6,375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.52, 15,395.04 and 6,375.36 is: 9,544.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.52 : 15,395.04 = 6,375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.52/15,395.04 = 6,375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.52x = 15,395.04 × 6,375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.52x = 98,148,922.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,148,922.21/10,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,544.29

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