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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,615.62, 15,905.99 and 6,456.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,615.62, 15,905.99 and 6,456.83 is: 9,674.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,615.62 : 15,905.99 = 6,456.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,615.62/15,905.99 = 6,456.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,615.62x = 15,905.99 × 6,456.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,615.62x = 102,702,161.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,702,161.60/10,615.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,674.63

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