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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,049.25, 15,090.90 and 6,545.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,049.25, 15,090.90 and 6,545.19 is: 9,828.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,049.25 : 15,090.90 = 6,545.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,049.25/15,090.90 = 6,545.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,049.25x = 15,090.90 × 6,545.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,049.25x = 98,772,807.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,772,807.77/10,049.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,828.87

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