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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,551.79, 15,819.87 and 6,390.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,551.79, 15,819.87 and 6,390.82 is: 9,581.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,551.79 : 15,819.87 = 6,390.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,551.79/15,819.87 = 6,390.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,551.79x = 15,819.87 × 6,390.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,551.79x = 101,101,941.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,101,941.59/10,551.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,581.50

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