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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,044.99, 15,069.30 and 6,556.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,044.99, 15,069.30 and 6,556.71 is: 9,836.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,044.99 : 15,069.30 = 6,556.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,044.99/15,069.30 = 6,556.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,044.99x = 15,069.30 × 6,556.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,044.99x = 98,805,030.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,805,030.00/10,044.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,836.25

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