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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,215.62, 15,317.25 and 6,660.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,215.62, 15,317.25 and 6,660.38 is: 9,986.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,215.62 : 15,317.25 = 6,660.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,215.62/15,317.25 = 6,660.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,215.62x = 15,317.25 × 6,660.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,215.62x = 102,018,670.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,018,670.18/10,215.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,986.54

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