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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,051.50, 15,094.26 and 6,547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,051.50, 15,094.26 and 6,547.44 is: 9,832.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,051.50 : 15,094.26 = 6,547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,051.50/15,094.26 = 6,547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,051.50x = 15,094.26 × 6,547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,051.50x = 98,828,761.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,828,761.69/10,051.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,832.24

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