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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.46, 14,987.68 and 6,493.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.46, 14,987.68 and 6,493.64 is: 9,700.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.46 : 14,987.68 = 6,493.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.46/14,987.68 = 6,493.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.46x = 14,987.68 × 6,493.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.46x = 97,324,507.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,324,507.18/10,032.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,700.96

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