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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.08, 15,016.70 and 6,511.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.08, 15,016.70 and 6,511.96 is: 9,757.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.08 : 15,016.70 = 6,511.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.08/15,016.70 = 6,511.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.08x = 15,016.70 × 6,511.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.08x = 97,788,149.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,788,149.73/10,022.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,757.27

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