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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,460.91, 15,716.97 and 6,714.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,460.91, 15,716.97 and 6,714.30 is: 10,087.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,460.91 : 15,716.97 = 6,714.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,460.91/15,716.97 = 6,714.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,460.91x = 15,716.97 × 6,714.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,460.91x = 105,528,451.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,528,451.67/10,460.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,087.88

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