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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,071.94, 15,107.90 and 6,608.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,071.94, 15,107.90 and 6,608.38 is: 9,912.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,071.94 : 15,107.90 = 6,608.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,071.94/15,107.90 = 6,608.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,071.94x = 15,107.90 × 6,608.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,071.94x = 99,838,744.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,838,744.20/10,071.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,912.56

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