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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,193.46, 15,258.33 and 6,499.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,193.46, 15,258.33 and 6,499.86 is: 9,729.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,193.46 : 15,258.33 = 6,499.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,193.46/15,258.33 = 6,499.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,193.46x = 15,258.33 × 6,499.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,193.46x = 99,177,008.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,177,008.83/10,193.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,729.47

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