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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,660.57, 15,971.69 and 6,275.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,660.57, 15,971.69 and 6,275.63 is: 9,402.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,660.57 : 15,971.69 = 6,275.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,660.57/15,971.69 = 6,275.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,660.57x = 15,971.69 × 6,275.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,660.57x = 100,232,416.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,232,416.91/10,660.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,402.16

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