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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.68, 15,079.02 and 6,589.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.68, 15,079.02 and 6,589.12 is: 9,883.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.68 : 15,079.02 = 6,589.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.68/15,079.02 = 6,589.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.68x = 15,079.02 × 6,589.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.68x = 99,357,472.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,357,472.26/10,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,883.68

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