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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,308.98, 15,462.91 and 6,360.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,308.98, 15,462.91 and 6,360.99 is: 9,541.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,308.98 : 15,462.91 = 6,360.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,308.98/15,462.91 = 6,360.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,308.98x = 15,462.91 × 6,360.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,308.98x = 98,359,415.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,359,415.88/10,308.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,541.14

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