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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,600.53, 15,882.08 and 6,432.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,600.53, 15,882.08 and 6,432.07 is: 9,636.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,600.53 : 15,882.08 = 6,432.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,600.53/15,882.08 = 6,432.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,600.53x = 15,882.08 × 6,432.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,600.53x = 102,154,630.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,154,630.55/10,600.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,636.74

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