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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.94, 15,523.83 and 6,402.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.94, 15,523.83 and 6,402.33 is: 9,592.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.94 : 15,523.83 = 6,402.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.94/15,523.83 = 6,402.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.94x = 15,523.83 × 6,402.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.94x = 99,388,682.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,388,682.52/10,360.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,592.64

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