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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,610.08, 15,915.02 and 6,451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,610.08, 15,915.02 and 6,451.24 is: 9,676.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,610.08 : 15,915.02 = 6,451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,610.08/15,915.02 = 6,451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,610.08x = 15,915.02 × 6,451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,610.08x = 102,671,501.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,671,501.79/10,610.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,676.79

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