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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.44, 15,226.90 and 6,463.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.44, 15,226.90 and 6,463.48 is: 9,676.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.44 : 15,226.90 = 6,463.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.44/15,226.90 = 6,463.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.44x = 15,226.90 × 6,463.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.44x = 98,418,763.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,418,763.61/10,170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,676.94

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