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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,161.93, 15,238.08 and 6,598.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,161.93, 15,238.08 and 6,598.27 is: 9,894.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,161.93 : 15,238.08 = 6,598.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,161.93/15,238.08 = 6,598.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,161.93x = 15,238.08 × 6,598.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,161.93x = 100,544,966.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,544,966.12/10,161.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,894.28

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