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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,190.64, 15,276.80 and 6,482.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,190.64, 15,276.80 and 6,482.46 is: 9,717.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,190.64 : 15,276.80 = 6,482.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,190.64/15,276.80 = 6,482.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,190.64x = 15,276.80 × 6,482.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,190.64x = 99,031,244.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,031,244.93/10,190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,717.86

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