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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,493.51, 15,741.80 and 6,541.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,493.51, 15,741.80 and 6,541.53 is: 9,813.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,493.51 : 15,741.80 = 6,541.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,493.51/15,741.80 = 6,541.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,493.51x = 15,741.80 × 6,541.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,493.51x = 102,975,424.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,975,424.25/10,493.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,813.25

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