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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.19, 15,197.76 and 6,645.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.19, 15,197.76 and 6,645.24 is: 9,948.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.19 : 15,197.76 = 6,645.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.19/15,197.76 = 6,645.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.19x = 15,197.76 × 6,645.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.19x = 100,992,762.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,992,762.66/10,151.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,948.86

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