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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,396.71, 15,598.94 and 6,239.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,396.71, 15,598.94 and 6,239.70 is: 9,361.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,396.71 : 15,598.94 = 6,239.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,396.71/15,598.94 = 6,239.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,396.71x = 15,598.94 × 6,239.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,396.71x = 97,332,705.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,332,705.92/10,396.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,361.88

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