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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,410.18, 15,599.79 and 6,245.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,410.18, 15,599.79 and 6,245.30 is: 9,358.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,410.18 : 15,599.79 = 6,245.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,410.18/15,599.79 = 6,245.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,410.18x = 15,599.79 × 6,245.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,410.18x = 97,425,290.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,425,290.49/10,410.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,358.66

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