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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,396.08, 15,598 and 6,239.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,396.08, 15,598 and 6,239.07 is: 9,360.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,396.08 : 15,598 = 6,239.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,396.08/15,598 = 6,239.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,396.08x = 15,598 × 6,239.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,396.08x = 97,317,013.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,317,013.86/10,396.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,360.93

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