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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,396.51, 15,599.63 and 6,017.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,396.51, 15,599.63 and 6,017.65 is: 9,029.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,396.51 : 15,599.63 = 6,017.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,396.51/15,599.63 = 6,017.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,396.51x = 15,599.63 × 6,017.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,396.51x = 93,873,113.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,873,113.47/10,396.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,029.29

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