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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.32, 15,964.56 and 6,197.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.32, 15,964.56 and 6,197.81 is: 9,303.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.32 : 15,964.56 = 6,197.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.32/15,964.56 = 6,197.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.32x = 15,964.56 × 6,197.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.32x = 98,945,229.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,945,229.79/10,635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,303.45

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