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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,311.49, 15,432.17 and 6,365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,311.49, 15,432.17 and 6,365.24 is: 9,526.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,311.49 : 15,432.17 = 6,365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,311.49/15,432.17 = 6,365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,311.49x = 15,432.17 × 6,365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,311.49x = 98,229,404.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,229,404.52/10,311.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,526.21

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