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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,356.57, 15,495.39 and 6,284.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,356.57, 15,495.39 and 6,284.25 is: 9,402.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356.57 : 15,495.39 = 6,284.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356.57/15,495.39 = 6,284.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356.57x = 15,495.39 × 6,284.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356.57x = 97,376,904.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,376,904.61/10,356.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,402.43

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