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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.92, 15,461.76 and 6,410.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.92, 15,461.76 and 6,410.48 is: 9,606.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.92 : 15,461.76 = 6,410.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.92/15,461.76 = 6,410.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.92x = 15,461.76 × 6,410.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.92x = 99,117,303.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,117,303.24/10,317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,606.33

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