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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,461.18, 15,695.69 and 6,304.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,461.18, 15,695.69 and 6,304.13 is: 9,458.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,461.18 : 15,695.69 = 6,304.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,461.18/15,695.69 = 6,304.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,461.18x = 15,695.69 × 6,304.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,461.18x = 98,947,560.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,947,560.20/10,461.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,458.55

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