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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,651.20, 15,979.89 and 4,410.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,651.20, 15,979.89 and 4,410.06 is: 6,616.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,651.20 : 15,979.89 = 4,410.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,651.20/15,979.89 = 4,410.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,651.20x = 15,979.89 × 4,410.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,651.20x = 70,472,273.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,472,273.69/10,651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,616.37

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