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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.55, 15,325.98 and 6,517.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.55, 15,325.98 and 6,517.65 is: 9,759.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.55 : 15,325.98 = 6,517.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.55/15,325.98 = 6,517.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.55x = 15,325.98 × 6,517.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.55x = 99,889,373.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,889,373.55/10,235.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,759.06

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