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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,199.07, 15,298.61 and 6,497.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,199.07, 15,298.61 and 6,497.58 is: 9,746.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,199.07 : 15,298.61 = 6,497.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,199.07/15,298.61 = 6,497.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,199.07x = 15,298.61 × 6,497.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,199.07x = 99,403,909.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,403,909.88/10,199.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,746.37

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