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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.86, 15,357.81 and 6,492.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.86, 15,357.81 and 6,492.11 is: 9,725.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.86 : 15,357.81 = 6,492.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.86/15,357.81 = 6,492.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.86x = 15,357.81 × 6,492.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.86x = 99,704,591.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,704,591.88/10,251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,725.51

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