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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.20, 15,212.84 and 6,448.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.20, 15,212.84 and 6,448.74 is: 9,668.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.20 : 15,212.84 = 6,448.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.20/15,212.84 = 6,448.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.20x = 15,212.84 × 6,448.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.20x = 98,103,617.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,103,617.58/10,147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,668.05

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