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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,410.60, 15,615.90 and 4,254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,410.60, 15,615.90 and 4,254.60 is: 6,381.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,410.60 : 15,615.90 = 4,254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,410.60/15,615.90 = 4,254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,410.60x = 15,615.90 × 4,254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,410.60x = 66,439,408.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,439,408.14/10,410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,381.90

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