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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.93, 15,236.58 and 6,597.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.93, 15,236.58 and 6,597.27 is: 9,892.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.93 : 15,236.58 = 6,597.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.93/15,236.58 = 6,597.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.93x = 15,236.58 × 6,597.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.93x = 100,519,832.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,519,832.14/10,160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,892.78

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