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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.08, 15,364.01 and 6,515.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.08, 15,364.01 and 6,515.98 is: 9,751.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.08 : 15,364.01 = 6,515.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.08/15,364.01 = 6,515.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.08x = 15,364.01 × 6,515.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.08x = 100,111,559.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,111,559.76/10,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,751.69

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