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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,529.06, 15,794.43 and 6,146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,529.06, 15,794.43 and 6,146.96 is: 9,220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,529.06 : 15,794.43 = 6,146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,529.06/15,794.43 = 6,146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,529.06x = 15,794.43 × 6,146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,529.06x = 97,087,729.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,087,729.43/10,529.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,220.93

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