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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.60, 15,244.98 and 6,649.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.60, 15,244.98 and 6,649.56 is: 9,967.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.60 : 15,244.98 = 6,649.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.60/15,244.98 = 6,649.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.60x = 15,244.98 × 6,649.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.60x = 101,372,409.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,372,409.21/10,170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,967.20

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