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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,055.53, 15,063.67 and 6,582.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,055.53, 15,063.67 and 6,582.25 is: 9,860.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,055.53 : 15,063.67 = 6,582.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,055.53/15,063.67 = 6,582.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,055.53x = 15,063.67 × 6,582.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,055.53x = 99,152,841.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,152,841.86/10,055.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,860.53

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