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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.80, 22,602.30 and 6,298.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.80, 22,602.30 and 6,298.60 is: 9,451.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.80 : 22,602.30 = 6,298.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.80/22,602.30 = 6,298.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.80x = 22,602.30 × 6,298.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.80x = 142,362,846.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,362,846.78/15,062.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,451.29

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