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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,137.96, 15,182.46 and 6,434.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,137.96, 15,182.46 and 6,434.28 is: 9,635.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,137.96 : 15,182.46 = 6,434.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,137.96/15,182.46 = 6,434.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,137.96x = 15,182.46 × 6,434.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,137.96x = 97,688,198.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,688,198.73/10,137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,635.88

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