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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,100.40, 15,150.60 and 6,601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,100.40, 15,150.60 and 6,601.20 is: 9,901.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,100.40 : 15,150.60 = 6,601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,100.40/15,150.60 = 6,601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,100.40x = 15,150.60 × 6,601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,100.40x = 100,012,140.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,012,140.72/10,100.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,901.80

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