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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,143.12, 15,206.85 and 6,437.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,143.12, 15,206.85 and 6,437.64 is: 9,651.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,143.12 : 15,206.85 = 6,437.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,143.12/15,206.85 = 6,437.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,143.12x = 15,206.85 × 6,437.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,143.12x = 97,896,225.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,896,225.83/10,143.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,651.49

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