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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,650.06, 15,957.48 and 6,477.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,650.06, 15,957.48 and 6,477.36 is: 9,705.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,650.06 : 15,957.48 = 6,477.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,650.06/15,957.48 = 6,477.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,650.06x = 15,957.48 × 6,477.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,650.06x = 103,362,342.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,362,342.65/10,650.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,705.33

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