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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,157.76, 15,262.20 and 6,461.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,157.76, 15,262.20 and 6,461.64 is: 9,708.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,157.76 : 15,262.20 = 6,461.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,157.76/15,262.20 = 6,461.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,157.76x = 15,262.20 × 6,461.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,157.76x = 98,618,842.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,618,842.01/10,157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,708.72

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