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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,275.12, 22,915 and 6,510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,275.12, 22,915 and 6,510 is: 9,765.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,275.12 : 22,915 = 6,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,275.12/22,915 = 6,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,275.12x = 22,915 × 6,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,275.12x = 149,176,650
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,176,650/15,275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,765.99

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