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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,481.50, 15,702.43 and 6,194.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,481.50, 15,702.43 and 6,194.43 is: 9,279.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,481.50 : 15,702.43 = 6,194.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,481.50/15,702.43 = 6,194.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,481.50x = 15,702.43 × 6,194.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,481.50x = 97,267,603.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,267,603.46/10,481.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,279.93

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