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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,161.70, 15,236.34 and 6,647.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,161.70, 15,236.34 and 6,647.44 is: 9,967.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,161.70 : 15,236.34 = 6,647.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,161.70/15,236.34 = 6,647.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,161.70x = 15,236.34 × 6,647.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,161.70x = 101,282,655.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,282,655.97/10,161.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,967.10

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