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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,197.14, 15,293.89 and 6,488.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,197.14, 15,293.89 and 6,488.36 is: 9,731.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,197.14 : 15,293.89 = 6,488.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,197.14/15,293.89 = 6,488.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,197.14x = 15,293.89 × 6,488.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,197.14x = 99,232,171.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,232,171.43/10,197.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,731.37

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