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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.04, 22,946.46 and 6,531

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.04, 22,946.46 and 6,531 is: 9,797.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.04 : 22,946.46 = 6,531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.04/22,946.46 = 6,531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.04x = 22,946.46 × 6,531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.04x = 149,863,330.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,863,330.26/15,296.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,797.52

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