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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,600.51, 15,903.45 and 7,486.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,600.51, 15,903.45 and 7,486.60 is: 11,231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,600.51 : 15,903.45 = 7,486.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,600.51/15,903.45 = 7,486.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,600.51x = 15,903.45 × 7,486.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,600.51x = 119,062,768.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,062,768.77/10,600.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,231.80

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