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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.40, 15,204.33 and 6,450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.40, 15,204.33 and 6,450.72 is: 9,662.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.40 : 15,204.33 = 6,450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.40/15,204.33 = 6,450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.40x = 15,204.33 × 6,450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.40x = 98,078,875.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,078,875.62/10,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,662.57

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