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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,064.94, 15,097.40 and 6,601.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,064.94, 15,097.40 and 6,601.38 is: 9,902.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,064.94 : 15,097.40 = 6,601.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,064.94/15,097.40 = 6,601.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,064.94x = 15,097.40 × 6,601.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,064.94x = 99,663,674.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,663,674.41/10,064.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,902.06

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