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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.92, 15,460.26 and 6,409.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.92, 15,460.26 and 6,409.48 is: 9,604.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.92 : 15,460.26 = 6,409.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.92/15,460.26 = 6,409.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.92x = 15,460.26 × 6,409.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.92x = 99,092,227.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,092,227.26/10,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,604.83

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