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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,054.28, 15,061.80 and 6,581

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,054.28, 15,061.80 and 6,581 is: 9,858.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,054.28 : 15,061.80 = 6,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,054.28/15,061.80 = 6,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,054.28x = 15,061.80 × 6,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,054.28x = 99,121,705.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,121,705.80/10,054.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,858.66

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