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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,158.93, 15,232.23 and 6,644.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,158.93, 15,232.23 and 6,644.69 is: 9,963.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,158.93 : 15,232.23 = 6,644.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,158.93/15,232.23 = 6,644.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,158.93x = 15,232.23 × 6,644.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,158.93x = 101,213,446.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,213,446.36/10,158.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,963.00

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