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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,395.77, 15,597.53 and 6,238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,395.77, 15,597.53 and 6,238.76 is: 9,360.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,395.77 : 15,597.53 = 6,238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,395.77/15,597.53 = 6,238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,395.77x = 15,597.53 × 6,238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,395.77x = 97,309,248.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,309,248.21/10,395.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,360.47

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