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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,291.68, 15,462.14 and 6,601.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,291.68, 15,462.14 and 6,601.11 is: 9,917.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,291.68 : 15,462.14 = 6,601.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,291.68/15,462.14 = 6,601.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,291.68x = 15,462.14 × 6,601.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,291.68x = 102,067,349.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,067,349.08/10,291.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,917.47

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