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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,210.14, 15,253.17 and 6,482.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,210.14, 15,253.17 and 6,482.52 is: 9,684.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,210.14 : 15,253.17 = 6,482.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,210.14/15,253.17 = 6,482.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,210.14x = 15,253.17 × 6,482.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,210.14x = 98,878,979.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,878,979.59/10,210.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,684.39

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