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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.59, 15,535.44 and 6,395.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.59, 15,535.44 and 6,395.76 is: 9,607.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.59 : 15,535.44 = 6,395.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.59/15,535.44 = 6,395.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.59x = 15,535.44 × 6,395.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.59x = 99,360,945.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,360,945.73/10,341.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,607.90

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