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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.53, 15,469.68 and 6,610.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.53, 15,469.68 and 6,610.86 is: 9,902.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.53 : 15,469.68 = 6,610.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.53/15,469.68 = 6,610.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.53x = 15,469.68 × 6,610.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.53x = 102,267,888.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,267,888.72/10,327.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,902.45

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