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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,148.25, 15,226.94 and 6,449.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,148.25, 15,226.94 and 6,449.52 is: 9,677.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,148.25 : 15,226.94 = 6,449.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,148.25/15,226.94 = 6,449.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,148.25x = 15,226.94 × 6,449.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,148.25x = 98,206,421.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,206,421.82/10,148.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,677.18

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