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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.62, 15,452.91 and 6,409.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.62, 15,452.91 and 6,409.62 is: 9,618.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.62 : 15,452.91 = 6,409.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.62/15,452.91 = 6,409.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.62x = 15,452.91 × 6,409.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.62x = 99,047,280.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,047,280.99/10,297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,618.46

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