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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,395.71, 15,597.44 and 6,238.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,395.71, 15,597.44 and 6,238.70 is: 9,360.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,395.71 : 15,597.44 = 6,238.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,395.71/15,597.44 = 6,238.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,395.71x = 15,597.44 × 6,238.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,395.71x = 97,307,717.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,307,717.73/10,395.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,360.37

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