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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,637.88, 15,951.46 and 6,196.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,637.88, 15,951.46 and 6,196.96 is: 9,292.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,637.88 : 15,951.46 = 6,196.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,637.88/15,951.46 = 6,196.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,637.88x = 15,951.46 × 6,196.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,637.88x = 98,850,559.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,850,559.56/10,637.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,292.32

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