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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.35, 15,947.69 and 6,194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.35, 15,947.69 and 6,194.52 is: 9,288.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.35 : 15,947.69 = 6,194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.35/15,947.69 = 6,194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.35x = 15,947.69 × 6,194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.35x = 98,788,300.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,788,300.15/10,635.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,288.68

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