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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,106.30, 15,184.97 and 6,410.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,106.30, 15,184.97 and 6,410.27 is: 9,631.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,106.30 : 15,184.97 = 6,410.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,106.30/15,184.97 = 6,410.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,106.30x = 15,184.97 × 6,410.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,106.30x = 97,339,787.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,339,787.59/10,106.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,631.59

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