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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,192.62, 15,292.17 and 6,498.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,192.62, 15,292.17 and 6,498.06 is: 9,749.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,192.62 : 15,292.17 = 6,498.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,192.62/15,292.17 = 6,498.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,192.62x = 15,292.17 × 6,498.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,192.62x = 99,369,438.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,369,438.19/10,192.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,749.16

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