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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.64, 15,215.04 and 6,467.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.64, 15,215.04 and 6,467.04 is: 9,684.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.64 : 15,215.04 = 6,467.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.64/15,215.04 = 6,467.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.64x = 15,215.04 × 6,467.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.64x = 98,396,272.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,396,272.28/10,160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,684.06

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