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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,357.37, 15,535.98 and 6,198.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,357.37, 15,535.98 and 6,198.53 is: 9,297.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,357.37 : 15,535.98 = 6,198.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,357.37/15,535.98 = 6,198.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,357.37x = 15,535.98 × 6,198.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,357.37x = 96,300,238.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,300,238.11/10,357.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,297.75

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