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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.14, 15,245.48 and 6,460.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.14, 15,245.48 and 6,460.88 is: 9,685.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.14 : 15,245.48 = 6,460.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.14/15,245.48 = 6,460.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.14x = 15,245.48 × 6,460.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.14x = 98,499,156.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,499,156.75/10,170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,685.14

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