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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.61, 15,358.94 and 6,492.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.61, 15,358.94 and 6,492.86 is: 9,726.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.61 : 15,358.94 = 6,492.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.61/15,358.94 = 6,492.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.61x = 15,358.94 × 6,492.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.61x = 99,723,414.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,723,414.70/10,252.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,726.64

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