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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,612.66, 15,897.11 and 6,216.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,612.66, 15,897.11 and 6,216.79 is: 9,312.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,612.66 : 15,897.11 = 6,216.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,612.66/15,897.11 = 6,216.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,612.66x = 15,897.11 × 6,216.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,612.66x = 98,828,883.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,828,883.91/10,612.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,312.36

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