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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.85, 15,567.62 and 6,614.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.85, 15,567.62 and 6,614.46 is: 9,938.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.85 : 15,567.62 = 6,614.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.85/15,567.62 = 6,614.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.85x = 15,567.62 × 6,614.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.85x = 102,971,366.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,971,366.71/10,360.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,938.50

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