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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,165.74, 15,237.54 and 6,469.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,165.74, 15,237.54 and 6,469.62 is: 9,697.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,165.74 : 15,237.54 = 6,469.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,165.74/15,237.54 = 6,469.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,165.74x = 15,237.54 × 6,469.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,165.74x = 98,581,093.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,581,093.53/10,165.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,697.38

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