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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.84, 15,232.32 and 6,453.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.84, 15,232.32 and 6,453.11 is: 9,682.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.84 : 15,232.32 = 6,453.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.84/15,232.32 = 6,453.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.84x = 15,232.32 × 6,453.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.84x = 98,295,874.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,295,874.60/10,151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,682.56

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