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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.25, 15,462.96 and 6,426.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.25, 15,462.96 and 6,426.26 is: 9,650.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.25 : 15,462.96 = 6,426.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.25/15,462.96 = 6,426.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.25x = 15,462.96 × 6,426.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.25x = 99,368,924.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,368,924.01/10,297.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,650.05

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