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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,201.14, 15,299.89 and 6,492.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,201.14, 15,299.89 and 6,492.36 is: 9,737.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,201.14 : 15,299.89 = 6,492.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,201.14/15,299.89 = 6,492.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,201.14x = 15,299.89 × 6,492.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,201.14x = 99,332,393.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,332,393.84/10,201.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,737.38

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