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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,300.04, 22,952.46 and 6,535

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,300.04, 22,952.46 and 6,535 is: 9,803.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,300.04 : 22,952.46 = 6,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,300.04/22,952.46 = 6,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,300.04x = 22,952.46 × 6,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,300.04x = 149,994,326.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,994,326.10/15,300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,803.53

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