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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,426.51, 15,643.37 and 6,526.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,426.51, 15,643.37 and 6,526.27 is: 9,791.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,426.51 : 15,643.37 = 6,526.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,426.51/15,643.37 = 6,526.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,426.51x = 15,643.37 × 6,526.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,426.51x = 102,092,856.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,092,856.33/10,426.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,791.66

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