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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,398.08, 15,601 and 6,241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,398.08, 15,601 and 6,241.08 is: 9,363.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,398.08 : 15,601 = 6,241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,398.08/15,601 = 6,241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,398.08x = 15,601 × 6,241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,398.08x = 97,367,089.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,367,089.08/10,398.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,363.95

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