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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,161.64, 15,180.89 and 6,434.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,161.64, 15,180.89 and 6,434.02 is: 9,612.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,161.64 : 15,180.89 = 6,434.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,161.64/15,180.89 = 6,434.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,161.64x = 15,180.89 × 6,434.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,161.64x = 97,674,149.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,674,149.88/10,161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,612.05

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