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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,046.43, 15,069.65 and 6,582.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,046.43, 15,069.65 and 6,582.87 is: 9,874.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,046.43 : 15,069.65 = 6,582.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,046.43/15,069.65 = 6,582.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,046.43x = 15,069.65 × 6,582.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,046.43x = 99,201,513.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,201,513.98/10,046.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,874.31

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