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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,396.34, 15,598.38 and 6,239.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,396.34, 15,598.38 and 6,239.33 is: 9,361.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,396.34 : 15,598.38 = 6,239.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,396.34/15,598.38 = 6,239.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,396.34x = 15,598.38 × 6,239.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,396.34x = 97,323,331.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,323,331.10/10,396.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,361.31

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