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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,192.06, 15,267.56 and 6,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,192.06, 15,267.56 and 6,481 is: 9,708.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,192.06 : 15,267.56 = 6,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,192.06/15,267.56 = 6,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,192.06x = 15,267.56 × 6,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,192.06x = 98,949,056.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,949,056.36/10,192.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,708.45

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